In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 21.2% above the period average — just 2.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sainthia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,600 (60.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,700, with the average around ₹2,970. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
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 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 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 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 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
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
To wrap up, Sainthia APMC logged this Onion rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.