Here's the 13 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Balurghat APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Balurghat APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
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.
Right now Onion is about 4.2% above the period average — just 12.5% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,150 |
| 12 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
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.
That ₹3,700 (75.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Balurghat APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,688. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Balurghat APMC on 13 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.