As the 23 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Aroor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,600 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Aroor Market APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,700
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 54.4% above the period average and just 1.1% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
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.
At ₹2,500 (41.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Aroor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹8,700, with the average around ₹5,570. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 26 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Aroor Market APMC set the pace for Onion. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.