Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,050 per quintal in Dasda APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹3,050
- Lowest Price Today₹3,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 3.4% above the period average, sitting just 4.7% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Dasda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kottayam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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.
That ₹1,750 (33.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Dasda APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,950. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Dasda APMC on 19 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.