Checking the day's mandi numbers for 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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 41.4% above the period average, sitting just 1.7% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (23.1%) 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 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,173. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 31 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.