In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Ganaur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 38.2% above the period average — just 10.0% short of 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ganaur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Koduvayoor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,800 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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.
The ₹2,550 (40.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ganaur APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,255. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Ganaur APMC on 23 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.