Going by the latest APMC figures for 22 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Nadiyad(Piplag) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Nadiyad(Piplag) APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 30.2% above the period average and just 8.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 22 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kondotty Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹3,000 (46.2%) 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 Nadiyad(Piplag) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,766. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,850 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,850 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,850 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Nadiyad(Piplag) APMC posted this Onion rate on 22 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.