In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,950 per quintal in NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,950
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Onion is about 45.2% above the period average, sitting just 8.3% 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 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹3,100 (56.4%) 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 NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹3,408. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,950 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,950 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,950 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,950 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,950 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,650 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,150 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.