Here's the 25 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹6,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 68.5% above the period average, sitting just 1.4% 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 25 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kayamkulam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (50.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹7,100, with the average around ₹4,155. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Kayamkulam Market APMC on 25 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.