Going by the latest APMC figures for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Pratapgarh APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 69.5% above the period average and just 25.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 27 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nedumkandam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Thirumangalam(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.
At ₹1,200 (19.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pratapgarh APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹4,560, with the average around ₹2,006. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹2,240 | ₹3,350 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,360 | ₹1,610 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,560 | ₹1,620 | ₹2,850 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,663 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,675 | ₹1,160 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,850 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,021 | ₹1,450 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,010 | ₹1,610 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,420 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹1,401 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,030 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹820 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹900 | ₹2,080 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹900 | ₹2,280 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,445 | ₹700 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,730 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,565 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹784 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,481 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Pratapgarh APMC posted this Onion rate on 27 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.