Across the reporting yards on 15 Aug 2026, Chengannur Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,600 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Onion, making it the day's standout.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 44.3% above the period average and just 7.3% 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 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chengannur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,850 (60.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹5,267. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
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
Bottom line: on 15 Aug 2026, Chengannur 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.