In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Bhopal APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 54.7% above the period average — just 16.0% 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 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
At ₹3,200 (50.8%), 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 Bhopal APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹4,050, with the average around ₹2,198. 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 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹1,650 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,011 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,011 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹1,525 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,636 | ₹1,550 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹1,550 | ₹2,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹1,400 | ₹3,150 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,550 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,550 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,025 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,458 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,025 | ₹2,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,340 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,035 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,342 | ₹1,629 | ₹2,342 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,800 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Bhopal APMC on 24 Aug 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.