In the price report dated 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Doddaballapur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 52.2% above the period average and just 18.2% 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 Doddaballapur 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 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,850 (57.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Doddaballapur APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹2,956. 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 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Doddaballapur 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.