Pulling together the 19 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Lucknow APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Onion is about 10.1% above the period average, sitting just 90.0% short of 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹3,100 (56.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹1,817. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,072 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,056 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,823 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,355 | ₹3,355 | ₹3,355 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,256 | ₹3,256 | ₹3,256 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Lucknow APMC on 19 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.