Turning to the 17 Sep 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹3,995 per quintal in Raikot 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₹3,995
- Lowest Price Today₹3,995
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,995
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 28.2% above the period average and just 0.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
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 ₹4,800 (66.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Raikot APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹4,025, with the average around ₹3,117. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹4,025 | ₹4,025 | ₹4,025 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,995 | ₹3,995 | ₹3,995 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,972 | ₹3,972 | ₹3,972 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,945 | ₹3,945 | ₹3,945 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,920 | ₹3,920 | ₹3,920 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,890 | ₹3,890 | ₹3,890 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,860 | ₹3,860 | ₹3,860 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,810 | ₹3,810 | ₹3,810 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,785 | ₹3,785 | ₹3,785 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,755 | ₹3,755 | ₹3,755 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,695 | ₹3,695 | ₹3,695 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,670 | ₹3,670 | ₹3,670 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,620 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,620 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,620 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,620 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,570 | ₹3,570 | ₹3,570 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,540 | ₹3,540 | ₹3,540 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,520 | ₹3,520 | ₹3,520 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,460 | ₹3,460 | ₹3,460 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Sep 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Raikot APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.