Based on what the markets reported on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,320 per quintal in Malkapur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,375
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,320
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 36.7% above the period average — just 42.0% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Malkapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹3,500 (70.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Malkapur APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹1,697. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,375 | ₹2,320 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,535 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,380 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,525 | ₹2,150 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,115 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,175 | ₹800 | ₹1,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,155 | ₹900 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,285 | ₹825 | ₹1,600 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹900 | ₹1,300 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,350 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,155 | ₹500 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,960 | ₹700 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Jun | ₹1,265 | ₹450 | ₹900 |
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
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 Malkapur APMC on 18 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.