From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Karera(F&V) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Karera(F&V) 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₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 9.4% above the period average — just 31.4% short of 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 8 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
The ₹2,500 (38.5%) 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 Karera(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,194. 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 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,700 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To wrap up, Karera(F&V) APMC logged this Onion rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.