From today's trading desk on 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Bangarpet APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 4.8% above the period average — just 28.1% 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
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 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
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 Bangarpet APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,194. 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 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
Farmers comparing Onion rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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 wrap up, Bangarpet 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.