As the 11 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,600 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 59.3% above the period average and just 4.4% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 11 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palakkad Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,850 (81.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,400. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 11 Aug 2026, Palakkad 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.