As fresh arrivals settled on 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,775 per quintal in Kadur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,330
- Lowest Price Today₹2,775
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,775
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 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.
This puts Onion about 29.8% above the period average, and just 33.3% short of 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kadur APMC ranged between ₹1,513 and ₹4,162, with the average around ₹2,138. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹3,330 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,330 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,330 | ₹3,330 | ₹3,330 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,775 | ₹2,378 | ₹2,378 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,775 | ₹2,378 | ₹2,378 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,775 | ₹2,378 | ₹2,378 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,082 | ₹2,082 | ₹2,082 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,330 | ₹2,082 | ₹2,082 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,082 | ₹2,082 | ₹2,082 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,162 | ₹1,983 | ₹3,330 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,666 | ₹1,666 | ₹1,666 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,776 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,081 | ₹2,081 | ₹2,081 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,776 | ₹1,665 | ₹2,081 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,665 | ₹1,665 | ₹1,665 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Kadur 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.