In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Atarra APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
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₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 33.2% above the period average — right at 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Atarra 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 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹3,400 (51.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Atarra APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,501. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
To wrap up, Atarra APMC logged this Onion rate on 31 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.