Pulling together the 29 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹4,375 per quintal in Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,450
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,375
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 47.9% above the period average, sitting just 10.7% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 29 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,500 (53.8%) 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 Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC ranged between ₹1,650 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹2,958. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹4,450 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,375 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,650 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,650 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,125 | ₹2,875 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,060 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,850 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,940 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,940 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,850 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,050 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,875 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,850 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,075 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,275 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,850 | ₹3,050 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,850 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC on 29 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.