Going by the latest APMC figures for 25 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Sambhal APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 0.3% below the period average, and just 38.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,300 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
That ₹2,550 (37.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Sambhal APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,450, with the average around ₹1,505. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Sambhal APMC on 25 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.