In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Siwan APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 45.6% above the period average, sitting just 2.5% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Siwan APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,678. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,650 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Siwan 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.