Checking the day's mandi numbers for 28 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 18.0% above the period average, sitting just 11.1% 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
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 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 ₹1,500 (23.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,391. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 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 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC on 28 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.