Turning to the 24 Aug 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Perambra Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 59.6% above the period average, and just 8.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Perambra Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹3,200 (50.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Perambra Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹3,259. 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 | ₹5,500 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Perambra Market APMC reported Onion at this level on 24 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.