From today's trading desk on 30 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Haridwar Union APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 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 72.8% above the period average, sitting just 22.2% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 30 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹2,600 (40.6%), 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 Haridwar Union APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,026. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Haridwar Union APMC on 30 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.