In the latest market update for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Ladwa APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
Right now Onion is about 29.5% above the period average — just 8.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,200 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹4,600 (69.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ladwa APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,247. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Ladwa APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.