Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in APMC Vai APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put APMC Vai 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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 29.6% above the period average, and just 25.0% 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 Vai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,200 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹4,600 (69.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Onion prices at APMC Vai APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,472. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
The takeaway: APMC Vai APMC reported Onion at this level on 17 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.