Based on what the markets reported on 23 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 24.2% above the period average, sitting just 42.7% short of 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 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 8 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹2,600 (43.3%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,490, with the average around ₹1,610. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,065 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,022 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,038 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,002 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,013 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,010 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,096 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,009 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,019 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,004 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,615 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,619 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Varanasi APMC on 23 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.