Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,320 per quintal in Chandabali APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,550
- Lowest Price Today₹2,180
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,320
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 30.6% below the period average, sitting just 52.2% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chandabali APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹2,500 (41.7%) 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 Chandabali APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹4,850, with the average around ₹3,344. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Nov | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,760 |
| 06 Nov | ₹4,550 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,230 |
| 05 Nov | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,030 |
| 02 Nov | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,720 |
| 29 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,360 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,230 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹4,270 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,260 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,260 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,380 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,740 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,720 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,530 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,380 | ₹4,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Chandabali APMC on 21 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.