As fresh arrivals settled on 06 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Kaithal APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 19.7% below the period average, and just 46.3% 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 06 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Koduvayoor Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
That ₹2,850 (60.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Kaithal APMC ranged between ₹1,466 and ₹4,100, with the average around ₹2,741. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | ₹4,066 | ₹4,066 | ₹4,066 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,233 | ₹3,233 | ₹3,233 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,366 | ₹3,366 | ₹3,366 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,166 | ₹2,166 | ₹2,166 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,433 | ₹2,433 | ₹2,433 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,133 | ₹2,133 | ₹2,133 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,566 | ₹2,566 | ₹2,566 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,033 | ₹2,033 | ₹2,033 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,033 | ₹2,033 | ₹2,033 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,266 | ₹2,266 | ₹2,266 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,350 | ₹1,466 | ₹1,936 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kaithal APMC reported Onion at this level on 06 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.