As the 18 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Onion was quoted at ₹2,450 per quintal in Dungurapalli APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,450
- Lowest Price Today₹2,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Today's rate is about 11.9% above the period average and just 12.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Dungurapalli 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 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹4,600 (92.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Dungurapalli APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,189. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,680 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,520 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,560 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dungurapalli APMC posted this Onion rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.