In the mandi rate roundup for 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,050 per quintal in Asansol APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Asansol APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 55.6% above the period average and just 8.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Asansol APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹3,500 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Asansol APMC ranged between ₹1,750 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹2,602. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Asansol APMC posted this Onion rate on 31 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.