Here's the 24 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹9,800 per quintal in Chala Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
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₹10,200
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 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.
At this level, Onion is about 55.3% above the period average, sitting just 14.8% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 24 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chala Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 7 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,450 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kollam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
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.
At ₹4,800 (70.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chala Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹6,309. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹10,200 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,800 |
| 23 Oct | ₹10,200 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Chala Market APMC on 24 Oct 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.