In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Agra 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 53.4% above the period average and just 44.8% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(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.
At ₹3,500 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Agra APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹3,988, with the average around ₹1,434. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,244 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,988 | ₹3,988 | ₹3,988 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,515 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,694 | ₹3,694 | ₹3,694 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹856 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹900 | ₹1,435 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 31 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Agra 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.