In the price report dated 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,213 per quintal in Noida APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,213
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 50.1% above the period average and just 19.7% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 21 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 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,600 (60.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Noida APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,141. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,213 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,205 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,252 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,541 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,211 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,205 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,203 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,205 | ₹2,205 | ₹2,205 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,205 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,201 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,273 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Noida 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.