Going by the latest APMC figures for 05 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Shamgarh APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 19.1% below the period average and just 40.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 05 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹2,100 (38.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Shamgarh APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,855. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,166 | ₹900 | ₹2,166 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹520 | ₹1,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹811 | ₹1,101 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,055 | ₹200 | ₹1,301 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,735 | ₹501 | ₹1,735 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹640 | ₹2,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,170 | ₹1,040 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,211 | ₹696 | ₹1,511 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,321 | ₹110 | ₹2,321 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,267 | ₹400 | ₹1,212 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,231 | ₹501 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,555 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,096 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,276 | ₹500 | ₹2,276 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,172 | ₹100 | ₹2,172 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹900 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,151 | ₹699 | ₹2,050 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹400 | ₹1,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,875 | ₹650 | ₹1,875 |
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 day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Shamgarh APMC posted this Onion rate on 05 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.