Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,250 per quintal in Kakching Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 21.1% above the period average — just 10.7% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kakching Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹4,500 (88.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kakching Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,159. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kakching Market APMC logged this Onion rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.