In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Habra APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Habra APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 92.0% above the period average, and right at 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 23 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 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
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 ₹2,500 (41.0%) 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 Habra APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,344. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 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 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 23 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.