In today's crop-price rundown for 27 Aug 2026, Thalayolaparambu Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,600 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 55.2% above the period average and just 2.6% 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 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Nedumkandam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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 ₹1,300 (20.6%) 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 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹7,800, with the average around ₹4,897. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 27 Aug 2026, Thalayolaparambu 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.