In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,292 per quintal in Shajapur APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01What Put Shajapur 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₹4,064
- Lowest Price Today₹501
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,292
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 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.
Right now Onion is about 62.8% above the period average — just 38.6% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 25 Aug 2026, so you can see where Shajapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,550 (37.8%) 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 Shajapur APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹5,358, with the average around ₹2,022. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹4,064 | ₹501 | ₹3,292 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,941 | ₹2,056 | ₹3,112 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,970 | ₹200 | ₹3,168 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,445 | ₹300 | ₹3,067 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹741 | ₹3,002 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,841 | ₹513 | ₹2,513 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,371 | ₹547 | ₹1,950 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,279 | ₹323 | ₹2,576 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,914 | ₹1,651 | ₹2,553 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹300 | ₹2,462 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,828 | ₹2,593 | ₹2,828 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,573 | ₹596 | ₹2,147 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,921 | ₹350 | ₹1,921 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,039 | ₹1,020 | ₹2,039 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,178 | ₹503 | ₹2,178 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,371 | ₹516 | ₹1,872 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,263 | ₹506 | ₹1,012 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹300 | ₹1,847 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,191 | ₹325 | ₹1,798 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,316 | ₹732 | ₹1,665 |
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
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 Shajapur APMC on 25 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.