Turning to the 27 Jul 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Katwa APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
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₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 66.4% above the period average and just 8.5% 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 Jul 2026, so you can see where Katwa APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Chala Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,750 (78.9%) 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 Katwa APMC ranged between ₹1,120 and ₹2,950, with the average around ₹1,623. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,950 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,520 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,360 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,320 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,190 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,160 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,180 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,210 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,210 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,210 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,240 | ₹1,220 | ₹1,230 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,240 | ₹1,220 | ₹1,230 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,200 |
| 05 Jul | ₹1,140 | ₹1,120 | ₹1,130 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Katwa APMC posted this Onion rate on 27 Jul 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.