As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,350 per quintal in Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 24.2% above the period average and just 13.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) 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 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
The ₹4,600 (69.7%) 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 Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,503. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,350 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,320 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,320 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,320 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,320 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,340 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) 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.