In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹550 per quintal in Kicchha APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just 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₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 5.2% above the period average — just 8.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kicchha APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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.
That ₹3,100 (57.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Kicchha APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹600, with the average around ₹523. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 30 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 27 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹540 |
| 24 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 22 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 20 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 18 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 15 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 10 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹520 |
| 08 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹520 |
| 03 Jul | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 01 Jul | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 26 Jun | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 22 Jun | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 17 Jun | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
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 headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Kicchha APMC on 19 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.