Pulling together the 21 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,981
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 43.8% above the period average — just 26.8% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹3,600 (60.0%) 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 Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,101, with the average around ₹2,086. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,981 | ₹200 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,986 | ₹300 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,001 | ₹100 | ₹3,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,101 | ₹400 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,501 | ₹305 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,333 | ₹405 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹200 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,860 | ₹200 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,827 | ₹300 | ₹2,201 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹1,150 | ₹2,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,655 | ₹500 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,636 | ₹500 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹300 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,866 | ₹1,866 | ₹1,866 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,551 | ₹400 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,541 | ₹400 | ₹1,801 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹365 | ₹1,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,611 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹410 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,611 | ₹402 | ₹2,000 |
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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Ratlam APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.