Reading today's price tape for 04 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 26.8% above the period average, sitting just 7.7% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 04 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 9 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹1,800 (31.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,893. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC on 04 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.