Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,350 per quintal in Kalsi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Kalsi APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,280
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.7% below the period average and just 21.7% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,750 (52.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Kalsi APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,466. 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 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,280 | ₹2,350 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,960 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,880 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,630 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,880 | ₹2,950 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,050 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,050 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Kalsi 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.