In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 17.2% above the period average and just 10.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,303. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.