Going by the latest APMC figures for 28 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,349 per quintal in Kurnool APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,975
- Lowest Price Today₹1,201
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,349
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 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.
Today's rate is about 25.8% above the period average and just 22.6% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 28 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹1,350 (21.1%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Kurnool APMC ranged between ₹1,167 and ₹4,329, with the average around ₹2,663. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹3,975 | ₹1,201 | ₹3,349 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kurnool APMC posted this Onion rate on 28 Aug 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.