Here's the 26 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹2,560 per quintal in Khagaria APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,560
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 7.1% above the period average, sitting just 51.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 26 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Madhavapuram Market APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,100 (18.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Khagaria APMC ranged between ₹990 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹2,390. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,360 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,080 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,160 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,160 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,730 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,640 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,440 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,450 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,440 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,360 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,440 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,350 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,560 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,560 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,480 | ₹2,160 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,760 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,720 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Khagaria APMC on 26 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.