From today's trading desk on 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,576 per quintal in Shajapur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,279
- Lowest Price Today₹323
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,576
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Medium)
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 35.4% above the period average, sitting just 51.9% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Shajapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹3,600 (72.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Shajapur APMC ranged between ₹286 and ₹5,358, with the average around ₹1,903. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,279 | ₹323 | ₹2,576 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,914 | ₹1,651 | ₹2,553 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹300 | ₹2,462 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,828 | ₹2,593 | ₹2,828 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,573 | ₹596 | ₹2,147 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,921 | ₹350 | ₹1,921 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,039 | ₹1,020 | ₹2,039 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,178 | ₹503 | ₹2,178 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,371 | ₹516 | ₹1,872 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,263 | ₹506 | ₹1,012 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹300 | ₹1,847 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,191 | ₹325 | ₹1,798 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,316 | ₹732 | ₹1,665 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,283 | ₹1,312 | ₹2,096 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹298 | ₹1,984 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹432 | ₹1,157 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,261 | ₹388 | ₹2,261 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,225 | ₹1,080 | ₹2,225 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,335 | ₹300 | ₹1,863 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,031 | ₹905 | ₹2,031 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Shajapur APMC on 17 Aug 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.