Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,560 per quintal in AGRICULTURE PRODUCE MARKET COMITEE CHANDWAD APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put AGRICULTURE PRODUCE MARKET COMITEE CHANDWAD 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₹4,145
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,560
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 56.8% above the period average, and just 14.1% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 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.
At ₹4,600 (92.0%), 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 AGRICULTURE PRODUCE MARKET COMITEE CHANDWAD APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹4,145, with the average around ₹2,270. 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 | ₹4,145 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,560 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,775 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,320 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,299 | ₹300 | ₹2,780 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,280 | ₹1,585 | ₹2,850 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹750 | ₹2,580 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,855 | ₹700 | ₹2,280 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,780 | ₹860 | ₹2,170 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,785 | ₹300 | ₹2,180 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,835 | ₹750 | ₹2,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,835 | ₹600 | ₹2,210 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹875 | ₹2,170 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹900 | ₹2,180 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,805 | ₹900 | ₹2,160 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,570 | ₹615 | ₹2,150 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,690 | ₹1,025 | ₹2,180 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,675 | ₹600 | ₹2,140 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,670 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,190 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,660 | ₹575 | ₹2,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,585 | ₹910 | ₹2,150 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,745 | ₹920 | ₹2,080 |
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
The takeaway: AGRICULTURE PRODUCE MARKET COMITEE CHANDWAD APMC reported Onion at this level on 18 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.