Pulling together the 20 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹5,150 per quintal in Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 29.1% above the period average — just 14.2% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
That ₹3,600 (60.0%) 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 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,988. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,150 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,150 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,150 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 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.