In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Jul 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Bhadara APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
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 7.4% above the period average — just 8.3% 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 25 Jul 2026, so you can see where Bhadara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹6,900 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹2,300 (50.0%) 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 Bhadara APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,560. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,880 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,909 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,755 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,783 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,683 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,675 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,567 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,686 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,771 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,618 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,540 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,671 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,680 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Bhadara APMC on 25 Jul 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.