Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Gauribidanur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
At this level, Onion is about 0.2% below the period average, sitting just 37.5% 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 Gauribidanur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,850 (49.6%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Gauribidanur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,504. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Gauribidanur APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.