Going by the latest APMC figures for 09 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Excise Colony,RBZ APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.8% below the period average and just 10.0% short of 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 09 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Koduvayoor Market APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,550 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,300 (73.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Excise Colony,RBZ APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,861. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹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
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 09 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Excise Colony,RBZ APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.