In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 13.2% above the period average and right at 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹2,750 (57.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,091. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC posted this Onion rate on 16 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.