Here's the 24 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Tarantaran 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
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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 18.3% above the period average, sitting just 12.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Tarantaran APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,367. 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 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Tarantaran APMC on 24 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.