In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,630 per quintal in Shivsiddha Govind Producer Company Ltd Sanchalit Khajgi Krushi Utpann Bajar Samati-Abhona-Kalwan APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Shivsiddha Govind Producer Company Ltd Sanchalit Khajgi Krushi Utpann Bajar Samati-Abhona-Kalwan APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,630
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 24.9% above the period average, sitting just 19.3% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,100 (56.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Onion prices at Shivsiddha Govind Producer Company Ltd Sanchalit Khajgi Krushi Utpann Bajar Samati-Abhona-Kalwan APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,907. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,630 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,101 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,320 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹1,105 | ₹3,050 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,305 | ₹500 | ₹2,590 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,510 | ₹500 | ₹2,380 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,251 | ₹500 | ₹2,280 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,255 | ₹500 | ₹2,255 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Shivsiddha Govind Producer Company Ltd Sanchalit Khajgi Krushi Utpann Bajar Samati-Abhona-Kalwan APMC on 19 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.