In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Champadanga APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 29.1% above the period average — just 6.3% 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
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 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 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.
At ₹4,600 (92.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Champadanga APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,323. 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 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Champadanga APMC on 18 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.