In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,416 per quintal in Buland Shahr APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,440
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,416
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 3.5% above the period average, and just 19.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Buland Shahr APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (70.0%) 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 Buland Shahr APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹1,750, with the average around ₹1,368. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,440 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,416 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,525 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,408 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,404 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,525 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,410 | ₹1,402 | ₹1,406 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,409 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,403 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,456 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,410 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,403 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Buland Shahr APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.