Going by the latest APMC figures for 13 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Madhuban APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 8.8% above the period average, and just 7.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Madhuban APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,150 |
| 12 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
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 ₹3,700 (75.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Madhuban APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,390. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Madhuban APMC reported Onion at this level on 13 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.