As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Athirampuzha Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,600 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Athirampuzha Market APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,700
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
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.
Today's rate is about 64.3% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,100 (56.4%) 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 Athirampuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,700, with the average around ₹5,235. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Athirampuzha 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.