In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Jalore APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 5-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 22.2% above the period average, sitting just 8.3% 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 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jalore 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 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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 ₹3,850 (81.1%) 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 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Onion prices at Jalore APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,800. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Jun | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 21 Jun | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Jalore APMC on 14 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.