Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,875 per quintal in Rishikesh APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Rishikesh APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,875
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Today's rate is about 31.0% above the period average and just 10.2% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹4,600 (92.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rishikesh APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,195. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,875 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,575 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,575 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,905 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,200 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Rishikesh 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.