In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹900 per quintal in Balrampur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹900
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 11.4% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,100 (56.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Balrampur APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹808. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹846 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹709 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹652 |
| 06 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 04 Jul | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹974 |
| 01 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 28 Jun | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 26 Jun | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Balrampur APMC on 19 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.