In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,010 per quintal in Sitamau APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Sitamau APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,010
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,010
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 0.2% below the period average, and just 5.4% 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 Sep 2026, so you can see where Sitamau 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 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,350 (60.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
053-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 3 days, Onion prices at Sitamau APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹4,240, with the average around ₹4,017. 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 Sep | ₹4,010 | ₹200 | ₹4,010 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,240 | ₹1,210 | ₹4,240 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Sitamau APMC on 24 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.