As the 31 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Onion was quoted at ₹3,614 per quintal in Kurnool APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Kurnool APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,989
- Lowest Price Today₹2,079
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,614
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 32.3% above the period average and just 16.5% 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 31 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 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹3,500 (53.8%) 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 ₹2,731. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹3,989 | ₹2,079 | ₹3,614 |
| 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 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 31 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Kurnool APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.