In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,704 per quintal in Aligarh APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,704
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 60.7% above the period average, sitting just 9.9% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹2,500 (41.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Aligarh APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,682. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,704 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,589 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,332 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,807 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,816 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,838 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,882 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,855 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,855 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,950 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,933 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,947 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,987 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,918 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,977 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Aligarh APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.