Looking at how the yards traded on 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,876 per quintal in Basti APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Basti APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,876
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 8.8% below the period average, sitting just 46.4% 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 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Basti 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,400 (51.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,056. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,876 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,164 | ₹3,164 | ₹3,164 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,137 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,762 | ₹2,762 | ₹2,762 |
| 12 Jul | ₹3,137 | ₹3,137 | ₹3,137 |
| 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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Basti APMC on 31 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.