In the latest market update for 24 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Dehradoon APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,150
- Lowest Price Today₹3,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 187.4% above the period average, sitting just 5.9% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 24 Sep 2026, so you can see where Dehradoon APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
At ₹4,350 (60.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Dehradoon APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹4,250, with the average around ₹1,392. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹4,150 | ₹3,250 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹3,050 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹950 | ₹1,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹950 | ₹1,050 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹950 | ₹1,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹950 | ₹1,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹950 | ₹1,050 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹950 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,450 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹950 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹950 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹950 | ₹1,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹800 | ₹1,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹950 | ₹1,050 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹850 | ₹1,050 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹950 | ₹1,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹950 | ₹1,100 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Dehradoon APMC on 24 Sep 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.