Across the reporting yards on 09 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Purulia 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
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 16.0% above the period average, and just 14.3% 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 09 Aug 2026, so you can see where Purulia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Koduvayoor Market APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,550 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
That ₹3,300 (73.3%) 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 Purulia APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,587. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Purulia APMC reported Onion at this level on 09 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.