In the mandi rate roundup for 28 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Kharar APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- 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.
This puts Onion about 34.0% above the period average, and just 25.0% short of 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 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kharar 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹1,450 (23.0%) 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 Kharar APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹2,687. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
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
The takeaway: Kharar APMC reported Onion at this level on 28 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.