In the day's wholesale-price digest for 05 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 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.
At this level, Onion is about 27.9% below the period average, sitting just 55.3% 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
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 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 Pattambi 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 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
At ₹2,750 (57.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹5,271. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Palakkad Market APMC on 05 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.