In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,838 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,838
- Lowest Price Today₹3,838
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,838
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
Today's rate is about 78.7% above the period average and just 11.8% 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 Ratlam 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
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 ₹3,200 (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 Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,350, with the average around ₹2,148. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹4,350 | ₹200 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,838 | ₹3,838 | ₹3,838 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,981 | ₹200 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,986 | ₹300 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,001 | ₹100 | ₹3,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,101 | ₹400 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,501 | ₹305 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,333 | ₹405 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹200 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,860 | ₹200 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,827 | ₹300 | ₹2,201 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹1,150 | ₹2,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,655 | ₹500 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,636 | ₹500 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹300 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,866 | ₹1,866 | ₹1,866 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,551 | ₹400 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,541 | ₹400 | ₹1,801 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹365 | ₹1,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,611 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Ratlam 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.