In the latest market update for 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,502 per quintal in Etawah APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,505
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,502
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 77.4% above the period average, sitting just 0.1% 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 Etawah 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.
A spread of ₹3,400 (51.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Etawah APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,505, with the average around ₹1,974. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹3,505 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,502 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,502 | ₹3,501 | ₹3,501 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,220 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,225 | ₹2,234 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,201 | ₹2,201 | ₹2,201 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,205 | ₹2,203 | ₹2,204 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,215 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,207 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,210 | ₹2,204 | ₹2,206 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,225 | ₹2,225 | ₹2,225 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,231 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,207 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,210 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,210 |
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Etawah APMC on 31 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.