Pulling together the 20 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Shujalpur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Shujalpur APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,750
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
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.
Right now Onion is about 6.7% above the period average — just 85.8% 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 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
That ₹2,850 (49.6%) 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 Shujalpur APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹15,501, with the average around ₹2,062. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹200 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,101 | ₹100 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹200 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,525 | ₹300 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,051 | ₹170 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,301 | ₹300 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹15,501 | ₹100 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,652 | ₹250 | ₹2,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,220 | ₹2,220 | ₹2,220 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,801 | ₹100 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,652 | ₹100 | ₹2,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,356 | ₹1,495 | ₹2,166 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,701 | ₹200 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹300 | ₹2,176 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,225 | ₹1,652 | ₹2,225 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,615 | ₹200 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,493 | ₹1,365 | ₹2,493 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,551 | ₹100 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,601 | ₹200 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹170 | ₹1,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Shujalpur APMC on 20 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.