In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,660 per quintal in Neemuch APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Neemuch APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,011
- Lowest Price Today₹1,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,660
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 64.5% above the period average, sitting just 8.8% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Neemuch APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
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 ₹3,400 (66.7%) 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 Neemuch APMC ranged between ₹253 and ₹4,011, with the average around ₹2,225. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,011 | ₹1,700 | ₹3,660 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,181 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,181 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,611 | ₹1,360 | ₹2,611 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹980 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,812 | ₹1,461 | ₹2,812 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,647 | ₹300 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,664 | ₹700 | ₹1,450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,551 | ₹1,457 | ₹2,551 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹799 | ₹2,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,581 | ₹760 | ₹2,581 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,627 | ₹1,261 | ₹2,627 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,590 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,324 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,262 | ₹690 | ₹2,262 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,290 | ₹2,290 | ₹2,290 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,849 | ₹800 | ₹1,981 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,611 | ₹900 | ₹2,570 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,801 | ₹1,251 | ₹2,480 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,526 | ₹1,557 | ₹2,526 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,634 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,634 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,730 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Neemuch APMC on 18 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.