In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,190 per quintal in Raikot APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,190
- Lowest Price Today₹3,190
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,190
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 20.2% above the period average, sitting right at 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 13 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 | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,150 |
| 12 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
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.
That ₹3,700 (75.5%) 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 Raikot APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹3,190, with the average around ₹2,653. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹3,190 | ₹3,190 | ₹3,190 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,170 | ₹3,170 | ₹3,170 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,110 | ₹3,110 | ₹3,110 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,120 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,120 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,120 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,120 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,980 | ₹2,980 | ₹2,980 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,970 | ₹2,970 | ₹2,970 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,010 | ₹3,010 | ₹3,010 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,910 | ₹2,910 | ₹2,910 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,870 | ₹2,870 | ₹2,870 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,840 | ₹2,840 | ₹2,840 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,770 | ₹2,770 | ₹2,770 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,760 | ₹2,760 | ₹2,760 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,720 | ₹2,720 | ₹2,720 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Raikot APMC on 13 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.