Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Ujjain APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Ujjain APMC on Top Today
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₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 86.0% above the period average and just 67.9% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ujjain APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,950 (59.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ujjain APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹11,831, with the average around ₹2,043. 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 | ₹3,800 | ₹500 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,150 | ₹237 | ₹4,011 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,762 | ₹1,890 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,950 | ₹239 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,591 | ₹700 | ₹2,551 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,928 | ₹693 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,554 | ₹3,554 | ₹3,554 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹367 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,940 | ₹150 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,889 | ₹275 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹1,377 | ₹3,550 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹1,657 | ₹2,851 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,201 | ₹252 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,059 | ₹200 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,009 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,033 | ₹700 | ₹4,033 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,252 | ₹2,064 | ₹3,252 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,001 | ₹100 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹148 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,381 | ₹500 | ₹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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ujjain 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.