In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,630 per quintal in Talcher APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01What Put Talcher 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₹3,730
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,630
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 2.9% above the period average — just 17.1% 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹2,750 (52.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Onion prices at Talcher APMC ranged between ₹2,335 and ₹4,380, with the average around ₹3,529. 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 Aug | ₹3,730 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,630 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,150 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,175 | ₹3,860 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,380 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,235 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,235 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,125 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,645 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,580 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,740 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,690 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,570 | ₹2,335 | ₹2,467 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,490 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,410 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Talcher APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.