Reading today's price tape for 24 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,550 per quintal in SMY Santoshgarh APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put SMY Santoshgarh APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 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 27.8% above the period average — just 9.0% 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
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.
The ₹4,300 (58.9%) 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 SMY Santoshgarh APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,560. 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 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
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
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in SMY Santoshgarh APMC on 24 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.