Here's the 27 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
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 26.7% above the period average — just 17.9% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,200 (19.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,537. 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 27 Aug 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.