Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 20.5% above the period average — just 11.1% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,400 (66.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,319. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC logged this Onion rate on 18 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.