Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,305 per quintal in Badnagar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,305
- Lowest Price Today₹1,325
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,305
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 57.6% above the period average, sitting just 23.1% short of 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
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 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
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.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Badnagar APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹4,300, with the average around ₹2,097. 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 | ₹3,305 | ₹1,325 | ₹3,305 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,251 | ₹2,910 | ₹3,251 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,451 | ₹1,240 | ₹3,451 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹1,055 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,410 | ₹1,055 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,885 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,320 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,475 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,815 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹850 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹1,140 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹811 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,525 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,410 | ₹1,280 | ₹3,410 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,400 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Badnagar APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.