In the latest market update for 24 Jul 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 18.9% above the period average, sitting just 15.4% 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 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Thoubal APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Kakching Market APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
The ₹3,250 (68.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC on 24 Jul 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.