Here's the 20 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹1,750 per quintal in Panipat APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Panipat APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 20.2% above the period average, sitting just 41.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Panipat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Chavakkad 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 ₹3,600 (60.0%) 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 Panipat APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,456. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹800 | ₹1,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Panipat APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.