Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹400 per quintal in Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹350
- Average (Modal) Price₹400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 22.0% above the period average, sitting just 81.8% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,900 (50.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC ranged between ₹2 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹328. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | ₹165 | ₹130 | ₹145 |
| 04 Nov | ₹200 | ₹130 | ₹150 |
| 01 Nov | ₹190 | ₹140 | ₹160 |
| 31 Oct | ₹190 | ₹120 | ₹150 |
| 26 Oct | ₹210 | ₹140 | ₹180 |
| 21 Oct | ₹220 | ₹150 | ₹170 |
| 18 Oct | ₹250 | ₹180 | ₹200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹250 | ₹180 | ₹200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹220 | ₹180 | ₹200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹320 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹350 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 06 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 03 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 01 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 30 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 27 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹500 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC on 17 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.