From today's trading desk on 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Boudh APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 10.2% above the period average — just 30.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 8 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,200 (59.3%) 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 Boudh APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,177. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹300 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Boudh APMC logged this Onion rate on 19 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.