As the 27 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Onion was quoted at ₹3,750 per quintal in Kamthi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Kamthi APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 22.0% above the period average and just 17.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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.
At ₹1,300 (20.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kamthi APMC ranged between ₹1,510 and ₹4,570, with the average around ₹3,075. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,590 | ₹3,090 | ₹3,340 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,560 | ₹3,060 | ₹3,310 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,060 | ₹3,560 | ₹3,810 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,570 | ₹4,070 | ₹4,320 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,070 | ₹3,570 | ₹3,820 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,560 | ₹3,060 | ₹3,310 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,560 | ₹3,060 | ₹3,310 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,570 | ₹3,070 | ₹3,320 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,520 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,270 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,520 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,270 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,520 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,270 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,520 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,270 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,560 | ₹3,060 | ₹3,310 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,560 | ₹3,060 | ₹3,310 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kamthi APMC posted this Onion rate on 27 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.