In the day's wholesale-price digest for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,780 per quintal in Devala APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01What Put Devala APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,780
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 53.0% above the period average, sitting just 24.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 27 Aug 2026, so you can see where Devala APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nedumkandam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 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 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹1,200 (19.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Devala APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹5,005, with the average around ₹2,470. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹800 | ₹3,780 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,325 | ₹700 | ₹3,925 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,005 | ₹1,100 | ₹4,325 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,015 | ₹900 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,735 | ₹700 | ₹3,450 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹800 | ₹3,580 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,105 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹900 | ₹3,280 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,375 | ₹600 | ₹2,880 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹800 | ₹2,880 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,805 | ₹600 | ₹2,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,675 | ₹600 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹700 | ₹2,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,385 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,370 | ₹500 | ₹2,150 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,475 | ₹600 | ₹2,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,320 | ₹550 | ₹2,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹500 | ₹2,175 |
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
Farmers comparing Onion rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Devala APMC on 27 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.