In the price report dated 24 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,720 per quintal in Shajapur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,720
- Lowest Price Today₹520
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,720
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 26.2% below the period average and just 78.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,450 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kollam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(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.
A spread of ₹7,250 (107.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Shajapur APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹8,091, with the average around ₹2,329. 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 Oct | ₹1,720 | ₹520 | ₹1,720 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,091 | ₹351 | ₹3,135 |
| 22 Oct | ₹1,737 | ₹701 | ₹1,674 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,551 | ₹1,980 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,730 | ₹1,909 | ₹3,654 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,997 | ₹1,969 | ₹3,997 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,606 | ₹3,375 | ₹3,606 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,375 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,375 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,601 | ₹638 | ₹1,412 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,607 | ₹2,306 | ₹3,363 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,051 | ₹505 | ₹3,083 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,268 | ₹385 | ₹2,976 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,455 | ₹533 | ₹2,947 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,647 | ₹442 | ₹3,404 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,651 | ₹300 | ₹2,878 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,941 | ₹2,010 | ₹3,779 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,307 | ₹702 | ₹4,307 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹511 | ₹3,394 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,845 | ₹436 | ₹3,087 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,865 | ₹570 | ₹3,132 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 24 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Shajapur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.