Here's the 24 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹3,821 per quintal in Sadasivpet APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,545
- Lowest Price Today₹1,352
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,821
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 37.9% above the period average, sitting just 17.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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.
The ₹3,250 (52.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sadasivpet APMC ranged between ₹609 and ₹4,612, with the average around ₹2,770. 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 | ₹4,545 | ₹1,352 | ₹3,821 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,164 | ₹652 | ₹3,489 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,079 | ₹1,312 | ₹3,851 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,201 | ₹1,512 | ₹3,839 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,612 | ₹1,441 | ₹4,076 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,343 | ₹1,313 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,919 | ₹1,052 | ₹3,409 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,612 | ₹652 | ₹3,552 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹912 | ₹2,579 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,832 | ₹888 | ₹2,689 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,709 | ₹860 | ₹2,479 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,660 | ₹1,222 | ₹2,512 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,689 | ₹912 | ₹2,502 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,672 | ₹912 | ₹2,502 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,809 | ₹909 | ₹2,556 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,628 | ₹752 | ₹2,489 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,727 | ₹888 | ₹2,580 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,709 | ₹932 | ₹2,569 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,779 | ₹879 | ₹2,479 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,809 | ₹932 | ₹2,502 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 sum up, this was the Onion rate at Sadasivpet APMC on 24 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.