As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,260 per quintal in Golagokarnath APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,040
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,260
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
This puts Onion about 7.4% above the period average, and just 58.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,500 (70.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Golagokarnath APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,173. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,040 | ₹1,260 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹950 | ₹1,041 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,082 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,050 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,196 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,060 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,056 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,060 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,750 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,343 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,813 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,078 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,203 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,060 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,054 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,060 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,059 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,830 | ₹2,830 | ₹2,830 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,060 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,054 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,320 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,306 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,060 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,055 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,060 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,055 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,050 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,055 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,053 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Golagokarnath APMC reported Onion at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.