In the day's wholesale-price digest for 06 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Chutmalpur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 2.0% above the period average — just 12.5% 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 06 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Koduvayoor Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Alangudi(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 ₹2,850 (60.0%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Chutmalpur APMC ranged between ₹1,050 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,373. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,415 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,378 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,150 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,150 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chutmalpur APMC logged this Onion rate on 06 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.