Here's the 29 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹3,341 per quintal in Kurnool 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
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,629
- Lowest Price Today₹1,543
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,341
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 24.1% above the period average, sitting just 22.8% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 29 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,500 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹2,692. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹3,629 | ₹1,543 | ₹3,341 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 29 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.