From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Shajapur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,551
- Lowest Price Today₹1,980
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Medium)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 45.7% above the period average — just 36.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Chala Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,500 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Shajapur APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹5,358, with the average around ₹2,334. 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 | ₹3,551 | ₹1,980 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,730 | ₹1,909 | ₹3,654 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,997 | ₹1,969 | ₹3,997 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,606 | ₹3,375 | ₹3,606 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,375 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,375 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,601 | ₹638 | ₹1,412 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,607 | ₹2,306 | ₹3,363 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,051 | ₹505 | ₹3,083 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,268 | ₹385 | ₹2,976 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,455 | ₹533 | ₹2,947 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,647 | ₹442 | ₹3,404 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,651 | ₹300 | ₹2,878 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,941 | ₹2,010 | ₹3,779 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,307 | ₹702 | ₹4,307 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹511 | ₹3,394 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,845 | ₹436 | ₹3,087 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,865 | ₹570 | ₹3,132 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,018 | ₹703 | ₹2,018 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,292 | ₹2,400 | ₹4,037 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,252 | ₹405 | ₹3,444 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Shajapur APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.