In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,440 per quintal in Raman APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹4,505
- Lowest Price Today₹4,405
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,440
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 29.5% above the period average — just 11.3% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹4,850 (71.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Raman APMC ranged between ₹2,005 and ₹5,005, with the average around ₹3,429. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹4,505 | ₹4,405 | ₹4,440 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,502 | ₹4,405 | ₹4,460 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,195 | ₹4,110 | ₹4,150 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,005 | ₹4,910 | ₹4,950 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,325 | ₹4,115 | ₹4,205 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,450 | ₹4,210 | ₹4,335 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,505 | ₹4,210 | ₹4,365 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,710 | ₹4,615 | ₹4,660 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,305 | ₹4,110 | ₹4,215 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,440 | ₹4,205 | ₹4,310 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,505 | ₹4,205 | ₹4,355 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,605 | ₹4,405 | ₹4,515 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,620 | ₹4,405 | ₹4,515 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,225 | ₹4,005 | ₹4,115 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,235 | ₹4,005 | ₹4,115 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,015 | ₹2,805 | ₹2,915 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,015 | ₹2,835 | ₹2,945 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹2,315 | ₹2,515 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,635 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,515 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,815 | ₹2,702 | ₹2,745 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Raman APMC logged this Onion rate on 24 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.