In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,420 per quintal in Rayya APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,420
- Lowest Price Today₹1,420
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,420
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 4.4% below the period average — just 18.9% 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 26 Aug 2026, so you can see where Rayya APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dasda APMC Leader | ₹3,850 |
| 2 Rampuraphul(Nabha Mandi) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 Roorkee APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Yerraguntla APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 5 Rayya APMC | ₹1,420 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,430 (171.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rayya APMC ranged between ₹1,135 and ₹1,752, with the average around ₹1,486. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,421 | ₹1,421 | ₹1,421 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,425 | ₹1,425 | ₹1,425 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,425 | ₹1,425 | ₹1,425 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,430 | ₹1,430 | ₹1,430 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,435 | ₹1,435 | ₹1,435 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,438 | ₹1,438 | ₹1,438 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,432 | ₹1,432 | ₹1,432 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,445 | ₹1,445 | ₹1,445 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,457 | ₹1,457 | ₹1,457 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,468 | ₹1,468 | ₹1,468 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Rayya APMC on 26 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.