In the price report dated 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Sailana APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Sailana APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,040
- Lowest Price Today₹301
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 39.1% above the period average and just 23.1% 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
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sailana APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,421, with the average around ₹2,445. 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 | ₹4,040 | ₹301 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,870 | ₹931 | ₹3,541 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,030 | ₹1,151 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,085 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,860 | ₹1,212 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,661 | ₹700 | ₹2,701 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,799 | ₹1,120 | ₹3,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,902 | ₹500 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,880 | ₹800 | ₹3,450 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,001 | ₹500 | ₹3,601 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹1,201 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹857 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹600 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹1,350 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,150 | ₹600 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,150 | ₹850 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,201 | ₹900 | ₹4,201 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,280 | ₹718 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,421 | ₹850 | ₹4,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,203 | ₹501 | ₹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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sailana APMC posted this Onion rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.