Based on what the markets reported on 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Boudh APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 24.8% above the period average — just 20.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Boudh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pattambi Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 7 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
That ₹1,750 (30.4%) 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 ₹3,205. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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 21 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.