In the mandi rate roundup for 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Indore APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 51.0% above the period average and just 72.2% 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 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Indore APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹3,500 (53.8%) 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 Indore APMC ranged between ₹392 and ₹12,935, with the average around ₹2,384. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,565 | ₹1,914 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,635 | ₹400 | ₹3,151 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,187 | ₹401 | ₹3,529 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,122 | ₹418 | ₹3,850 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,836 | ₹1,068 | ₹3,487 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,570 | ₹1,368 | ₹2,758 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,607 | ₹925 | ₹2,985 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,822 | ₹401 | ₹3,822 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,962 | ₹1,479 | ₹3,962 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,267 | ₹392 | ₹3,004 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,928 | ₹396 | ₹2,443 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,877 | ₹396 | ₹2,247 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,695 | ₹600 | ₹2,444 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,506 | ₹411 | ₹2,356 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹759 | ₹2,439 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,384 | ₹1,054 | ₹2,033 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,488 | ₹397 | ₹2,473 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,413 | ₹672 | ₹1,914 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,431 | ₹805 | ₹2,189 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Indore APMC posted this Onion rate on 31 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.