Reading today's price tape for 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 50.2% above the period average — just 4.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Bhuntar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹3,200 (50.8%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,195. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
To wrap up, SMY Bhuntar APMC logged this Onion rate on 24 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.