In the price report dated 28 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Bowenpally APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
This puts Onion about 62.5% above the period average, and just 11.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹1,500 (23.1%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bowenpally APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,461. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹800 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹600 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹800 | ₹2,400 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Bowenpally APMC reported Onion at this level on 28 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.