Based on what the markets reported on 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,370 per quintal in Chandabali APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,370
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 0.2% above the period average, sitting just 15.4% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chandabali APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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 ₹2,750 (52.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Chandabali APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,365. 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 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,370 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,380 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,360 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,370 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,370 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,380 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,280 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,370 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,380 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,380 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,380 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,670 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,380 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,320 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,360 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,360 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,370 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,280 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Chandabali APMC on 17 Aug 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.