From today's trading desk on 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,375 per quintal in Nagpur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Nagpur APMC on Top Today
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,375
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (White)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 62.2% above the period average — just 2.8% 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 Nagpur 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.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Nagpur APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,698. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,875 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,375 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,875 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,875 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,375 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,875 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,875 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,375 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,525 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,525 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,525 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,375 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,375 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,525 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,525 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,375 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,375 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,375 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Nagpur 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.