With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹5,773 per quintal in Kodungalloor Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,773
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 43.0% above the period average and just 3.8% 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
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 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,200 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Anchal 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 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
The ₹4,600 (69.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Kodungalloor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,036. 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,773 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Kodungalloor Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.