Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹3,300 per quintal in Narsinghgarh 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₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
Right now Onion is about 147.2% above the period average — just 17.5% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹4,500 (88.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Narsinghgarh APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹1,335. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹3,470 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹540 | ₹2,990 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹200 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹700 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹750 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹500 | ₹2,430 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹800 | ₹1,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹190 | ₹2,210 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹410 | ₹2,410 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹200 | ₹900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹700 | ₹1,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹800 | ₹1,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹800 | ₹1,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,430 | ₹200 | ₹2,140 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,390 | ₹560 | ₹2,390 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Narsinghgarh APMC on 18 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.