Turning to the 14 Aug 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in SMY Rohroo APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 23.1% above the period average and just 5.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Rohroo APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 3 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(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.
The ₹3,250 (68.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at SMY Rohroo APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,086. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,150 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Rohroo APMC posted this Onion rate on 14 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.