Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹3,422 per quintal in APMC Azadpur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put APMC Azadpur 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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,422
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
Right now Onion is about 31.7% above the period average — just 31.6% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Azadpur 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,850 (57.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at APMC Azadpur APMC ranged between ₹750 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,598. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,422 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,422 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,422 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,422 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,422 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,344 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,213 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,375 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,281 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,375 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,359 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,359 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,625 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,406 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,625 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,391 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,625 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,391 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,281 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,281 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,297 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,297 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,625 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,375 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,750 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,563 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, APMC Azadpur 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.