In the price report dated 25 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Thanesar APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 77.0% above the period average, and just 10.0% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 25 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,300 (55.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Thanesar APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,543. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Thanesar APMC on 25 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.