In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Gudimalkapur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 35.8% above the period average — just 53.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 25 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹2,550 (37.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Gudimalkapur APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹1,767. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,300 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Gudimalkapur APMC logged this Onion rate on 25 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.