Checking the day's mandi numbers for 29 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Samsabad APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 59.3% above the period average, sitting just 7.7% 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 29 Aug 2026, so you can see where Samsabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Samsabad APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,507. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,319 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Samsabad APMC on 29 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.