In the day's wholesale-price digest for 28 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Banur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 3.1% above the period average — just 3.0% short of 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Banur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Thoubal 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 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.
At ₹1,450 (23.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Banur APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹2,680, with the average around ₹2,523. 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 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 22 Jun | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Banur APMC logged this Onion rate on 28 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.