Looking at how the yards traded on 03 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Akodiya APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,601
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 3.9% above the period average, sitting just 72.2% 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 03 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kottayam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 8 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
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.
The ₹2,900 (59.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Akodiya APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹1,925. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹2,601 | ₹400 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,270 | ₹500 | ₹2,270 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹912 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,430 | ₹100 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,470 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,503 | ₹510 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹900 | ₹1,412 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹500 | ₹1,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,501 | ₹600 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,341 | ₹1,275 | ₹1,341 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,014 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,301 | ₹1,701 | ₹2,301 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,665 | ₹680 | ₹2,115 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,675 | ₹501 | ₹2,101 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,420 | ₹1,370 | ₹1,420 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,275 | ₹900 | ₹2,275 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,640 | ₹700 | ₹2,212 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,552 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,340 | ₹400 | ₹2,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Akodiya APMC on 03 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.