Looking at how the yards traded on 31 Jul 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 13.7% above the period average, sitting just 5.6% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Kondotty Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Munnar Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Bishenpur APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Banthara APMC | ₹4,787 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,350 (70.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹2,991. 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 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC on 31 Jul 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.