In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,525 per quintal in Sheoraphuly APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,425
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,525
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 57.3% above the period average — just 2.1% 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sheoraphuly 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 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,600 (60.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sheoraphuly APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹2,241. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,425 | ₹3,525 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,875 | ₹3,075 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,025 | ₹3,275 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,820 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,925 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,675 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,225 | ₹2,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,325 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,375 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,375 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,275 | ₹2,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,450 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,450 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,550 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Sheoraphuly APMC on 21 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.