From today's trading desk on 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Bolpur APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Bolpur 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₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 18.1% above the period average, sitting just 5.4% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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 ₹2,050 (35.7%), 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 Bolpur APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹3,700, with the average around ₹2,964. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Bolpur APMC on 21 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.