Across the reporting yards on 29 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,416 per quintal in Rayya APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Rayya APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,416
- Lowest Price Today₹1,416
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,416
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 4.5% below the period average, and just 19.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 29 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 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 3 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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 ₹2,250 (36.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rayya APMC ranged between ₹1,135 and ₹1,752, with the average around ₹1,482. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹1,416 | ₹1,416 | ₹1,416 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,415 | ₹1,415 | ₹1,415 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Rayya APMC on 29 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.