In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Sendhwa(F&V) APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,100
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 7.0% above the period average — just 28.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sendhwa(F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(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.
That ₹2,750 (57.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sendhwa(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,400, with the average around ₹935. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹900 | ₹1,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹900 | ₹1,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹900 | ₹1,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹900 | ₹1,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sendhwa(F&V) APMC logged this Onion rate on 16 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.