Reading today's price tape for 25 Jul 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Dhand APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
Right now Onion is about 11.0% below the period average — just 50.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹6,900 |
| 2 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
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 ₹2,300 (50.0%) 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 Dhand APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,248. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Dhand APMC logged this Onion rate on 25 Jul 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.