Checking the day's mandi numbers for 22 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Ettumanoor Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 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.
At this level, Onion is about 111.3% above the period average, sitting just 2.5% 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 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ettumanoor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kondotty Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,000 (46.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ettumanoor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹3,691. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Ettumanoor Market APMC on 22 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.