From today's trading desk on 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,390 per quintal in Sitmau APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,390
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,390
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 85.0% above the period average, sitting right at 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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 ₹2,750 (52.4%), 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 Sitmau APMC ranged between ₹310 and ₹3,390, with the average around ₹1,832. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,390 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,390 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,710 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,930 | ₹1,930 | ₹1,930 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,160 | ₹840 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 | ₹1,670 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,660 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,450 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,560 | ₹1,130 | ₹1,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,420 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,420 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,330 | ₹600 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,630 | ₹800 | ₹1,410 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,810 | ₹550 | ₹1,610 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,410 | ₹310 | ₹2,410 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,940 | ₹660 | ₹1,940 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,510 | ₹500 | ₹1,410 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹780 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,690 | ₹470 | ₹1,690 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Sitmau APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.