In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Bilimora APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Bilimora APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
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.
This puts Onion about 38.9% above the period average, and just 8.6% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 8 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,500 (70.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bilimora APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,304. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Bilimora APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.