In today's crop-price rundown for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01What Put Lucknow APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 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.
Today's rate is about 57.3% above the period average and just 85.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 27 Aug 2026, so you can see where Lucknow APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nedumkandam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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 ₹1,200 (19.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹1,907. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,701 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,014 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,072 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,056 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,823 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 27 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Lucknow APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.