From today's trading desk on 31 Jul 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Samsabad APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,700
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 14.2% above the period average, sitting just 33.3% 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 31 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kondotty Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Munnar Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Banthara APMC | ₹4,787 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,213 (67.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Samsabad APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,401. 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 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,653 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,560 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,508 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,707 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,642 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,267 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,100 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,100 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
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
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 sum up, this was the Onion rate at Samsabad APMC on 31 Jul 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.