Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,601 per quintal in Pimpalgaon Baswant(Saykheda) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹4,162
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,601
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
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 29.4% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,200 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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 ₹4,600 (69.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Pimpalgaon Baswant(Saykheda) APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹3,838. 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 | ₹4,162 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,601 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹2,375 | ₹3,820 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,772 | ₹2,475 | ₹4,371 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹2,351 | ₹3,951 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,861 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,176 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,850 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,475 | ₹2,175 | ₹3,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,151 | ₹2,050 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,242 | ₹2,350 | ₹3,650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,430 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,711 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,430 | ₹1,950 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,150 | ₹3,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,601 | ₹2,150 | ₹3,850 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,555 | ₹2,225 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,611 | ₹200 | ₹4,150 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,325 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,350 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Pimpalgaon Baswant(Saykheda) 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.