As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in APMC Pimpalgaon Baswant APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,880
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 4.9% below the period average, and just 38.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Pimpalgaon Baswant APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹3,850 (57.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Pimpalgaon Baswant APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹4,418. 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 | ₹5,880 | ₹1,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,980 | ₹1,800 | ₹4,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,690 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,611 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,758 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,480 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,551 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,581 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,325 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,999 | ₹1,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,501 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,499 | ₹1,300 | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,652 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,401 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,470 | ₹1,700 | ₹4,725 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,959 | ₹1,800 | ₹4,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,858 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,600 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in APMC Pimpalgaon Baswant APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.