Turning to the 24 Aug 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹8,900 per quintal in Aroor Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 58.9% above the period average and just 1.1% 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 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Aroor Market 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 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.
The ₹3,200 (50.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Aroor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,600. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 26 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Aroor Market 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.