In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Jul 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Bhopal APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
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₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 6.4% above the period average, sitting just 21.4% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Kakching Market APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,850 (81.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bhopal APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,068. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,025 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,458 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,025 | ₹2,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,340 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,035 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,342 | ₹1,629 | ₹2,342 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,040 | ₹2,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,025 | ₹2,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹1,750 | ₹2,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹900 | ₹1,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,025 | ₹2,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,150 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,050 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,025 | ₹2,000 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Bhopal APMC on 17 Jul 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.