Reading today's price tape for 23 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,300 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 5.2% above the period average, sitting right at 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,000 (47.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹1,236. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,023 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,111 |
| 21 Jun | ₹1,300 | ₹1,260 | ₹1,280 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,210 | ₹1,230 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,230 | ₹1,240 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,260 | ₹1,230 | ₹1,245 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,260 | ₹1,220 | ₹1,240 |
| 16 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,225 | ₹1,240 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Pukharayan APMC on 23 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.