In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Lakhimpur APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Lakhimpur APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 52.5% above the period average — just 2.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
That ₹750 (12.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Lakhimpur APMC ranged between ₹1,040 and ₹2,450, with the average around ₹1,574. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,345 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,359 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,336 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,270 | ₹2,286 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,364 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,337 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,307 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,660 | ₹1,679 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,655 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,660 | ₹1,673 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,580 | ₹1,589 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,630 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,605 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,640 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,622 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,660 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,612 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,660 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,655 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,640 | ₹1,677 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,620 | ₹1,636 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Lakhimpur APMC on 26 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.