In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Shimoga APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Onion is about 33.4% above the period average, sitting just 9.1% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Shimoga 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 | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹3,100 (57.4%) 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 Shimoga APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹2,998. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Shimoga APMC on 19 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.