Reading today's price tape for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,689 per quintal in Kurnool APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,210
- Lowest Price Today₹1,869
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,689
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 40.3% above the period average, sitting just 14.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Kurnool APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 9 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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 ₹500 (8.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Kurnool APMC ranged between ₹1,167 and ₹4,329, with the average around ₹2,630. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹4,210 | ₹1,869 | ₹3,689 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,159 | ₹2,351 | ₹3,630 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,329 | ₹2,041 | ₹3,859 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,089 | ₹2,396 | ₹3,124 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,749 | ₹3,569 | ₹3,749 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,813 | ₹3,589 | ₹3,803 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹2,217 | ₹3,069 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,299 | ₹1,359 | ₹3,085 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,859 | ₹1,570 | ₹2,832 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,789 | ₹2,285 | ₹2,543 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,359 | ₹1,320 | ₹2,139 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,289 | ₹1,167 | ₹2,013 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,903 | ₹1,903 | ₹1,903 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,281 | ₹1,969 | ₹2,019 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,411 | ₹1,237 | ₹2,411 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,833 | ₹1,783 | ₹1,833 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,319 | ₹1,369 | ₹2,319 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,431 | ₹1,345 | ₹2,431 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,633 | ₹1,633 | ₹1,633 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,231 | ₹1,231 | ₹1,231 |
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Kurnool APMC on 27 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.