In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 14.2% above the period average, sitting just 1.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 15 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
At ₹2,850 (60.0%), 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 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,464. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 15 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.