As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Harda(F&V) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Medium)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 36.0% above the period average, and just 15.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹3,850 (57.0%), 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Harda(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,500. 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 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Harda(F&V) 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.