Reading today's price tape for 15 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,246 per quintal in Samsabad APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,246
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
Right now Onion is about 11.9% below the period average — just 48.1% 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 15 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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 ₹2,850 (60.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Samsabad APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,414. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,246 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Samsabad APMC logged this Onion rate on 15 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.