Going by the latest APMC figures for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Kaithal APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Kaithal APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 36.0% above the period average, and right at 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 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nedumkandam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹1,200 (19.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Kaithal APMC ranged between ₹1,466 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,573. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Kaithal APMC on 27 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.