In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,360 per quintal in Sitmau APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,360
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,360
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 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.
Right now Onion is about 58.9% above the period average — just 18.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 25 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sitmau APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
At ₹2,550 (37.8%), 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 Sitmau APMC ranged between ₹310 and ₹4,110, with the average around ₹2,114. 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 | ₹3,360 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,360 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,110 | ₹2,450 | ₹4,110 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹610 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,390 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,390 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,710 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,930 | ₹1,930 | ₹1,930 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,160 | ₹840 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,660 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,450 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,560 | ₹1,130 | ₹1,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,420 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,420 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,330 | ₹600 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,630 | ₹800 | ₹1,410 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,810 | ₹550 | ₹1,610 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,410 | ₹310 | ₹2,410 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,940 | ₹660 | ₹1,940 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Sitmau APMC on 25 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.