Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Taliparamba Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Taliparamba Market APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
Right now Onion is about 6.5% above the period average — just 31.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹4,500 (88.2%) 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 Taliparamba Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹3,286. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Taliparamba Market APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.