In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Habra APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 39.2% above the period average, and just 9.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Habra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Aranthangi(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.
At ₹2,250 (47.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Habra APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹3,300, with the average around ₹2,155. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
The takeaway: Habra APMC reported Onion at this level on 15 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.