In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Anchal Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
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.
This puts Onion about 51.1% above the period average, and just 14.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Anchal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,200 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹4,600 (69.7%) 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 Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹7,600, with the average around ₹4,301. 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 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
The takeaway: Anchal Market APMC reported Onion at this level on 17 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.