In today's crop-price rundown for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,429 per quintal in Rampurmaniharan APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,429
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 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.
Today's rate is about 8.8% above the period average and just 2.9% 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 27 Aug 2026, so you can see where Rampurmaniharan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹1,300 (20.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rampurmaniharan APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,233. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,429 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,260 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,425 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,433 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 27 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Rampurmaniharan 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.