Here's the 05 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Dharashiv APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Dharashiv 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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
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 27.2% above the period average — just 27.3% 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 05 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹2,100 (38.2%) 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 Dharashiv APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹3,300, with the average around ₹1,887. 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 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹900 | ₹2,050 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹800 | ₹1,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,250 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,950 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,550 | ₹2,025 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,750 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,150 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹900 | ₹1,850 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,050 |
| 05 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹850 | ₹1,675 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Dharashiv APMC on 05 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.