Checking the day's mandi numbers for 24 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹250 per quintal in Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹320
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 36.2% below the period average, sitting just 88.6% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 24 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 8 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹4,300 (58.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC ranged between ₹2 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹392. 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 Sep | ₹320 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹350 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 06 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 03 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 01 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 30 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 27 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹500 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹560 | ₹320 | ₹400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹500 | ₹350 | ₹400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹550 | ₹350 | ₹400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹500 | ₹250 | ₹380 |
| 11 Aug | ₹700 | ₹450 | ₹550 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹350 | ₹480 |
| 04 Aug | ₹500 | ₹350 | ₹400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,900 |
| 20 Jun | ₹7 | ₹2 | ₹4 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC on 24 Sep 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.