In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,501 per quintal in Shujalpur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,501
- Lowest Price Today₹2,501
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,501
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
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.
Today's rate is about 1.6% below the period average and just 83.9% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,200 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
The ₹4,600 (69.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Shujalpur APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹15,501, with the average around ₹2,542. 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 | ₹2,501 | ₹2,501 | ₹2,501 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,397 | ₹3,397 | ₹3,397 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,551 | ₹500 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,301 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹500 | ₹3,625 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,381 | ₹200 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,351 | ₹100 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹200 | ₹3,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹200 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,775 | ₹3,530 | ₹3,775 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,840 | ₹2,866 | ₹3,840 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,336 | ₹100 | ₹3,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,451 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹250 | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,380 | ₹100 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,311 | ₹200 | ₹3,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,498 | ₹3,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,820 | ₹150 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹411 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,511 | ₹100 | ₹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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Shujalpur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.