As fresh arrivals settled on 22 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 56.6% above the period average and right at the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,700 (63.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,192. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Onion rate on 22 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.