In today's crop-price rundown for 14 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Tarantaran APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Tarantaran APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 4.2% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lamlong Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 11 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,250 (50.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Tarantaran APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹2,112. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Tarantaran APMC on 14 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.