Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
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 69.8% above the period average — right at 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
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 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,700 (56.3%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Onion prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹4,417. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Kattappana Market APMC on 17 Aug 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.