Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹5,300 per quintal in Aroor Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,400
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 12.3% below the period average, sitting just 43.6% 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
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 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
The ₹3,850 (57.0%) 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 Aroor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹9,400, with the average around ₹6,044. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,400 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Aroor Market APMC on 17 Oct 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.