As fresh arrivals settled on 05 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Kollengode Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 20.0% above the period average and just 21.6% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 05 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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 ₹2,850 (60.0%) 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 Kollengode Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹7,400, with the average around ₹4,833. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 05 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Kollengode Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.