Here's the 08 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹2,900 per quintal in Zira APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹2,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 8.7% above the period average, sitting just 3.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 08 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,550 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
The ₹4,100 (91.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Zira APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,667. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Zira APMC on 08 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.