In the mandi rate roundup for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Dhampur APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 31.0% above the period average and just 0.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 9 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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.
The ₹500 (8.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Dhampur APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,510, with the average around ₹1,145. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,510 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,501 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹895 |
| 09 Jul | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹835 |
| 02 Jul | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹805 |
| 24 Jun | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹704 |
| 19 Jun | ₹750 | ₹700 | ₹709 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 27 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Dhampur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.