In the price report dated 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,920 per quintal in Petlawad APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Petlawad APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,920
- Lowest Price Today₹1,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,920
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 3.8% above the period average and just 26.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,850 (49.6%) 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 Petlawad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,850. 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 Aug | ₹1,920 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,920 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹950 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,650 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,031 | ₹2,021 | ₹2,031 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,451 | ₹1,420 | ₹2,451 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,210 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,210 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,222 | ₹2,222 | ₹2,222 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹500 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹920 | ₹920 | ₹920 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,222 | ₹2,222 | ₹2,222 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,540 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,540 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,915 | ₹800 | ₹1,915 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,805 | ₹1,730 | ₹1,805 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Petlawad APMC posted this Onion rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.