From today's trading desk on 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Ghatal APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹3,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 11.7% above the period average, sitting just 28.6% 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 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Agar(F&V) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
The ₹3,100 (56.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Ghatal APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,582. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Nov | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 02 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 29 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Ghatal APMC on 19 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.