Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Roorkee APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
Right now Onion is about 35.8% above the period average — just 18.2% 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 Roorkee APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,200 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹4,600 (69.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Roorkee APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,314. 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 | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Roorkee APMC on 17 Oct 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.