With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Baghapurana APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 13.6% above the period average and just 8.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
At ₹4,600 (92.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Baghapurana APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,817. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Baghapurana APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.