As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Burdwan APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Burdwan 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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 13.1% above the period average, and just 6.7% 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 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Burdwan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹2,700 (56.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Burdwan APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,475. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Burdwan APMC on 16 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.