As fresh arrivals settled on 24 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Haldwani APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 52.4% above the period average and just 13.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Haldwani APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Haldwani APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,706. 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 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Haldwani APMC posted this Onion rate on 24 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.