Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Sitmau APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Sitmau APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Onion is about 60.8% above the period average, sitting just 17.3% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,100 (56.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sitmau APMC ranged between ₹310 and ₹4,110, with the average around ₹2,114. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹3,360 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,360 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,110 | ₹2,450 | ₹4,110 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹610 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,390 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,390 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,710 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,930 | ₹1,930 | ₹1,930 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,160 | ₹840 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,660 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,450 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,560 | ₹1,130 | ₹1,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,420 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,420 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,330 | ₹600 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,630 | ₹800 | ₹1,410 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,810 | ₹550 | ₹1,610 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,410 | ₹310 | ₹2,410 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,940 | ₹660 | ₹1,940 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Sitmau APMC on 19 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.