Turning to the 15 Aug 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Paliakala APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Paliakala 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₹2,100
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
This puts Onion about 8.8% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Koduvayoor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,300 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,550 (74.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Paliakala APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,100, with the average around ₹1,931. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,002 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Paliakala APMC on 15 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.