In the day's wholesale-price digest for 28 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Dasda APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 38.6% above the period average, sitting just 4.5% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 28 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹1,350 (21.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Dasda APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹3,030. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,150 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Dasda APMC on 28 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.