Pulling together the 06 Jul 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹1,070 per quintal in Barad APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,070
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,070
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 5.7% below the period average, sitting just 10.8% 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 06 Jul 2026, so you can see where Barad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 5 Mannar Market APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Kakching Market APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹4,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,450 (81.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Day Trend
Over the last 2 days, Onion prices at Barad APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹1,135. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul | ₹1,070 | ₹500 | ₹1,070 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹450 | ₹1,200 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Barad APMC on 06 Jul 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.