In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Nasik APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 86.3% 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.
A spread of ₹3,200 (50.8%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Nasik APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,255. 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 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹2,050 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,951 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,550 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,650 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹850 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹800 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹750 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹700 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,511 | ₹750 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹600 | ₹1,850 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,511 | ₹750 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹700 | ₹2,050 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹600 | ₹1,850 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹700 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,351 | ₹650 | ₹1,850 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Nasik 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.