In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,533 per quintal in Ayodhya APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,533
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 23.0% above the period average, sitting just 23.3% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹4,600 (92.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹1,246. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,533 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,543 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Ayodhya APMC on 18 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.