Reading today's price tape for 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,250 per quintal in Barwala(Hisar) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,250
- 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.
Right now Onion is about 33.7% above the period average — just 26.1% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
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 Barwala(Hisar) APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹2,431. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Barwala(Hisar) 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.