Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹4,550 per quintal in Pundri APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 65.8% above the period average and just 3.2% 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 Pundri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 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 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
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.
That ₹3,950 (59.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pundri APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹2,745. 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 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,450 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,350 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,150 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
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 day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pundri APMC posted this Onion rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.