Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹2,253 per quintal in Manasa APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Manasa APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,253
- Lowest Price Today₹953
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,253
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 6.2% below the period average, sitting just 26.9% 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹4,000 (60.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Manasa APMC ranged between ₹953 and ₹3,081, with the average around ₹2,402. 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 | ₹2,253 | ₹953 | ₹2,253 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,081 | ₹1,899 | ₹3,081 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,099 | ₹2,180 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,670 | ₹2,281 | ₹2,670 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,301 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,881 | ₹1,881 | ₹1,881 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Manasa APMC on 17 Oct 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.