From today's trading desk on 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,420 per quintal in Rayya APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,420
- Lowest Price Today₹1,420
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,420
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 4.8% below the period average — just 18.9% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Raxaul APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 3 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 4 Maharjganj APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 5 Ujjain APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 6 Badnagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Khanna APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 8 Tarantaran APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 9 Rajsamand APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Rayya APMC | ₹1,420 |
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 ₹3,080 (216.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rayya APMC ranged between ₹1,135 and ₹1,752, with the average around ₹1,491. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,421 | ₹1,421 | ₹1,421 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,425 | ₹1,425 | ₹1,425 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,425 | ₹1,425 | ₹1,425 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,430 | ₹1,430 | ₹1,430 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,435 | ₹1,435 | ₹1,435 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,438 | ₹1,438 | ₹1,438 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,432 | ₹1,432 | ₹1,432 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,445 | ₹1,445 | ₹1,445 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,457 | ₹1,457 | ₹1,457 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,468 | ₹1,468 | ₹1,468 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,477 | ₹1,477 | ₹1,477 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,135 | ₹1,135 | ₹1,135 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,535 | ₹1,535 | ₹1,535 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,535 | ₹1,535 | ₹1,535 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Rayya APMC on 21 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.