Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,340 per quintal in Satana APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹525
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,340
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 48.0% above the period average, sitting just 25.9% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 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 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,600 (60.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Satana APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹4,505, with the average around ₹2,257. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹525 | ₹3,340 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,315 | ₹705 | ₹3,355 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,505 | ₹600 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,280 | ₹800 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,095 | ₹800 | ₹3,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹800 | ₹2,930 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,510 | ₹705 | ₹2,850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,870 | ₹500 | ₹2,160 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,770 | ₹405 | ₹2,025 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹300 | ₹1,975 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹505 | ₹2,025 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,830 | ₹700 | ₹2,010 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹500 | ₹2,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹450 | ₹2,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,820 | ₹300 | ₹2,120 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹505 | ₹2,150 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,610 | ₹410 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,730 | ₹380 | ₹2,125 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,720 | ₹500 | ₹2,150 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,605 | ₹355 | ₹2,170 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Satana APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.