From today's trading desk on 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,917 per quintal in Raibareilly APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,100
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,917
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 40.5% above the period average, sitting just 8.7% 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
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
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 ₹3,200 (50.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Raibareilly APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,100, with the average around ₹1,364. 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 | ₹2,100 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,917 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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 headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 sum up, this was the Onion rate at Raibareilly APMC on 24 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.