In the mandi rate roundup for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,650 per quintal in Kishanganj APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,750
- Lowest Price Today₹4,550
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 109.5% above the period average, and just 2.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 27 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kishanganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nedumkandam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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.
The ₹1,200 (19.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Kishanganj APMC ranged between ₹1,325 and ₹4,750, with the average around ₹2,220. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹4,750 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,650 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,650 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,550 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,850 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,650 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,650 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,525 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,550 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,450 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,525 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,450 |
| 24 Jun | ₹1,475 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,425 |
| 21 Jun | ₹1,550 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,450 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,550 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,450 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,525 | ₹1,425 | ₹1,475 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,525 | ₹1,325 | ₹1,425 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,525 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,450 |
| 16 Jun | ₹1,475 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,425 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Kishanganj APMC on 27 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.