As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Kalna APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 42.6% above the period average and just 8.1% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kalna APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹3,600 (60.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kalna APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹3,700, with the average around ₹2,384. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Kalna APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.