Turning to the 11 Aug 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹2,840 per quintal in Ghatal APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,840
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 15.5% above the period average and just 5.3% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 11 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ghatal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,850 (81.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ghatal APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,458. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,840 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,860 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,840 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,760 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,740 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,660 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,660 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,630 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,630 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,640 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ghatal APMC posted this Onion rate on 11 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.