Looking at how the yards traded on 08 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Ayodhya APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 23.6% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% 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 08 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
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.
That ₹3,950 (84.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ayodhya APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,214. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,550 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,508 |
| 01 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,927 | ₹1,927 | ₹1,927 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,411 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Ayodhya APMC on 08 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.