Reading today's price tape for 08 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Vaduj APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 16.3% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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 08 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vaduj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,550 |
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.
That ₹4,050 (89.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Vaduj APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,150. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,100 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Vaduj APMC on 08 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.