Checking the day's mandi numbers for 26 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Bassi APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 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 62.6% above the period average, sitting just 4.2% 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 26 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bassi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
The ₹750 (12.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bassi APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹2,829. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 Bassi APMC on 26 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.