Reading today's price tape for 28 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,540 per quintal in Raikot APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,540
- Lowest Price Today₹3,540
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,540
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
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.
Right now Onion is about 23.7% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹1,450 (23.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Raikot APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹3,540, with the average around ₹2,862. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹3,540 | ₹3,540 | ₹3,540 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Raikot APMC on 28 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.