Across the reporting yards on 25 Aug 2026, Athirampuzha Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 68.8% above the period average, and just 6.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
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.
That ₹3,000 (50.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Athirampuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹5,331. 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 | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Athirampuzha Market APMC was the market to beat for Onion on 25 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.