Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,839 per quintal in Sadasivpet APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,201
- Lowest Price Today₹1,512
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,839
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 42.0% above the period average — just 16.8% 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,600 (60.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sadasivpet APMC ranged between ₹609 and ₹4,612, with the average around ₹2,704. 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 | ₹4,079 | ₹1,312 | ₹3,851 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,201 | ₹1,512 | ₹3,839 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,612 | ₹1,441 | ₹4,076 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,343 | ₹1,313 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,919 | ₹1,052 | ₹3,409 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,612 | ₹652 | ₹3,552 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹912 | ₹2,579 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,832 | ₹888 | ₹2,689 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,709 | ₹860 | ₹2,479 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,660 | ₹1,222 | ₹2,512 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,689 | ₹912 | ₹2,502 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,672 | ₹912 | ₹2,502 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,809 | ₹909 | ₹2,556 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,628 | ₹752 | ₹2,489 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,727 | ₹888 | ₹2,580 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,709 | ₹932 | ₹2,569 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,779 | ₹879 | ₹2,479 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,809 | ₹932 | ₹2,502 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,675 | ₹860 | ₹2,539 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,742 | ₹812 | ₹2,509 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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 wrap up, Sadasivpet APMC logged this Onion rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.