Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Kalapipal APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Kalapipal APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,585
- Lowest Price Today₹100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Right now Onion is about 54.8% above the period average — just 47.5% 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 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market 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.
That ₹2,500 (41.7%) 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 Kalapipal APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹3,812, with the average around ₹1,292. 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 | ₹3,585 | ₹100 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,450 | ₹100 | ₹3,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,812 | ₹100 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,721 | ₹200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,333 | ₹100 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,101 | ₹405 | ₹2,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹400 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,326 | ₹1,860 | ₹2,326 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹700 | ₹2,271 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹502 | ₹1,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹400 | ₹2,101 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,340 | ₹365 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,306 | ₹100 | ₹1,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,370 | ₹250 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹865 | ₹865 | ₹865 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,451 | ₹500 | ₹1,401 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,401 | ₹500 | ₹1,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,275 | ₹200 | ₹500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹400 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,445 | ₹300 | ₹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
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Kalapipal 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.