In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Halahali APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹4,900
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 1.8% below the period average — just 31.4% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹3,100 (56.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Halahali APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,890. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 28 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 25 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 20 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Halahali APMC on 19 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.