Here's the 21 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Kaithal APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 35.4% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹2,500 (41.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Kaithal APMC ranged between ₹1,466 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹2,511. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Kaithal APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.