Reading today's price tape for 29 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,020 per quintal in Shahpur APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,020
- Lowest Price Today₹2,020
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,020
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 12.3% above the period average — just 1.5% 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 29 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,500 (53.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Shahpur APMC ranged between ₹1,180 and ₹2,050, with the average around ₹1,798. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹2,020 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,020 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,040 | ₹2,040 | ₹2,040 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,020 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,020 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,040 | ₹2,040 | ₹2,040 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,050 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,035 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,220 | ₹1,220 | ₹1,220 |
| 24 Jun | ₹1,240 | ₹1,180 | ₹1,210 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Shahpur APMC on 29 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.