In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,300 per quintal in Bhusaval APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Bhusaval APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 52.4% above the period average, sitting just 5.7% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bhusaval 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 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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 ₹3,000 (47.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bhusaval APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,166. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Bhusaval APMC on 23 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.