In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Fatehpur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Fatehpur APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 22.6% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
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 ₹4,500 (88.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Fatehpur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,120. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,392 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,353 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,368 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,381 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,324 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,371 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,326 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Fatehpur 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.