Turning to the 08 Jul 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹1,230 per quintal in Katwa APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,240
- Lowest Price Today₹1,220
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,230
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Jul 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.
Today's rate is about 22.6% below the period average and just 58.3% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 08 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,050 |
| 12 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,100 (62.0%), 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 Katwa APMC ranged between ₹1,120 and ₹2,950, with the average around ₹1,589. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,950 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,520 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,360 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,320 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,190 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,160 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,180 | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,210 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,210 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,210 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,240 | ₹1,220 | ₹1,230 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,240 | ₹1,220 | ₹1,230 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,200 |
| 05 Jul | ₹1,140 | ₹1,120 | ₹1,130 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,280 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 08 Jul 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Katwa 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.