Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in PMY Kullu APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- 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 27.1% above the period average — just 12.7% 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 PMY Kullu 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at PMY Kullu APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,776. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in PMY Kullu 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.