Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Khandhla APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Khandhla APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 138.2% above the period average, sitting right at the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Khandhla 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 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,100 (56.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Khandhla APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹1,679. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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 day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Khandhla APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.