In the latest market update for 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Birmaharajpur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Birmaharajpur APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 75.5% above the period average — just 5.0% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,500 (53.8%) 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 Birmaharajpur APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,165. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,440 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,080 | ₹2,130 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,130 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,050 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,150 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,050 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,050 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,150 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Birmaharajpur APMC on 31 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.