Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Harippad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 34.2% above the period average, sitting just 14.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 8 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
At ₹2,500 (38.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Harippad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹6,706. 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 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹3,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jun | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Harippad Market APMC led Onion on 17 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.