Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,655 per quintal in Lakhimpur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Lakhimpur APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,700
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,655
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
This puts Onion about 14.8% above the period average, and just 10.5% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹4,600 (92.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Lakhimpur APMC ranged between ₹1,040 and ₹1,850, with the average around ₹1,441. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,655 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,660 | ₹1,673 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,580 | ₹1,589 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,630 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,605 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,640 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,622 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,660 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,612 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,660 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,655 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,640 | ₹1,677 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,620 | ₹1,636 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,682 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,620 | ₹1,590 | ₹1,606 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,620 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,604 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,670 | ₹1,630 | ₹1,650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,615 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,631 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,620 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,609 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,630 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,617 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Lakhimpur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.