In the price report dated 13 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,534 per quintal in Meerut APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,534
- Lowest Price Today₹3,534
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,534
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 71.4% above the period average and just 4.6% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Meerut APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,150 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,850 (81.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Meerut APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,706, with the average around ₹2,062. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹3,534 | ₹3,534 | ₹3,534 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,631 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,706 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,536 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,272 | ₹3,272 | ₹3,272 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,510 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,611 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,012 |
| 16 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 13 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Meerut 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.