Here's the 24 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Vamanapuram Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 57.3% above the period average — just 7.1% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 24 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vamanapuram 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 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,450 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kollam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹4,850 (71.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Vamanapuram Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,133. 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 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Vamanapuram Market APMC on 24 Oct 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.