Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,290 per quintal in Raikot APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,290
- Lowest Price Today₹3,290
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,290
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 21.0% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 8 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Katpadi (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.
The ₹3,500 (70.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Raikot APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹3,290, with the average around ₹2,720. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,290 | ₹3,290 | ₹3,290 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,280 | ₹3,280 | ₹3,280 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,260 | ₹3,260 | ₹3,260 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,215 | ₹3,215 | ₹3,215 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Raikot APMC on 18 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.