In the day's wholesale-price digest for 11 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Katwa APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,850
- Lowest Price Today₹2,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 59.5% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 11 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,850 (81.1%) 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 Katwa APMC ranged between ₹1,120 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,756. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Katwa APMC on 11 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.