In today's crop-price rundown for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,520 per quintal in Raikot APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹3,520
- Lowest Price Today₹3,520
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,520
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 23.7% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 27 Aug 2026, so you can see where Raikot APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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 ₹2,300 (36.5%) 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 Raikot APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹3,520, with the average around ₹2,846. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹3,520 | ₹3,520 | ₹3,520 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,460 | ₹3,460 | ₹3,460 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,470 | ₹3,470 | ₹3,470 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,420 | ₹3,420 | ₹3,420 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,380 | ₹3,380 | ₹3,380 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,360 | ₹3,360 | ₹3,360 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,350 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,340 | ₹3,340 | ₹3,340 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Raikot APMC on 27 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.