Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Vijayapura APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Vijayapura APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 25.0% above the period average — just 33.3% 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 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vijayapura APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,600 (72.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Onion prices at Vijayapura APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,600. 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 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹400 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹300 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹300 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹400 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹400 | ₹1,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹400 | ₹1,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹400 | ₹1,100 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹300 | ₹1,000 |
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 headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Vijayapura APMC on 17 Aug 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.