Going by the latest APMC figures for 28 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Aralamoodu Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
This puts Onion about 31.2% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(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.
A spread of ₹1,250 (19.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Aralamoodu Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,192. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Aralamoodu Market APMC on 28 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.