Checking the day's mandi numbers for 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,814 per quintal in Anwala APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,814
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 18.0% above the period average, sitting just 35.2% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,400 (51.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Anwala APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹1,537. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,814 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Anwala APMC on 31 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.