Across the reporting yards on 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Kalapipal APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,051
- Lowest Price Today₹300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.5% above the period average and just 63.0% 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 Kalapipal 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.
That ₹3,200 (50.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kalapipal APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,051, with the average around ₹1,357. 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 | ₹4,001 | ₹300 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,051 | ₹300 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,585 | ₹100 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,450 | ₹100 | ₹3,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,812 | ₹100 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,721 | ₹200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,333 | ₹100 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,101 | ₹405 | ₹2,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹400 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,326 | ₹1,860 | ₹2,326 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹700 | ₹2,271 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹502 | ₹1,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹400 | ₹2,101 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,340 | ₹365 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,306 | ₹100 | ₹1,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,370 | ₹250 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹865 | ₹865 | ₹865 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,451 | ₹500 | ₹1,401 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,401 | ₹500 | ₹1,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,275 | ₹200 | ₹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
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
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 Kalapipal 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.