In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,100 per quintal in Gajol APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Gajol 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₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 15.3% above the period average, sitting just 8.8% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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 ₹2,850 (49.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Gajol APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,400, 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 22 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,950 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,850 |
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
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
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 Gajol APMC on 20 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.