Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹3,697 per quintal in Ujjain APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹720
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,697
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 61.7% above the period average, and just 68.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,100 (56.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Ujjain APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹11,831, with the average around ₹2,286. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹4,000 | ₹700 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Nov | ₹4,300 | ₹874 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Nov | ₹4,212 | ₹415 | ₹3,423 |
| 02 Nov | ₹3,860 | ₹400 | ₹3,860 |
| 31 Oct | ₹3,780 | ₹453 | ₹3,409 |
| 30 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹281 | ₹3,700 |
| 29 Oct | ₹3,876 | ₹150 | ₹3,876 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,162 | ₹200 | ₹3,700 |
| 27 Oct | ₹3,951 | ₹1,423 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹3,985 | ₹1,798 | ₹3,985 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,242 | ₹423 | ₹4,242 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,604 | ₹2,604 | ₹2,604 |
| 22 Oct | ₹3,851 | ₹859 | ₹3,851 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹200 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,150 | ₹237 | ₹4,011 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,762 | ₹1,890 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,950 | ₹239 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,591 | ₹700 | ₹2,551 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,928 | ₹693 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,554 | ₹3,554 | ₹3,554 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Ujjain APMC reported Onion at this level on 19 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.