Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Rahuri(Vambori) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 6.2% below the period average, sitting just 36.4% 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 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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Rahuri(Vambori) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,731. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹500 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹500 | ₹3,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹500 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹500 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹500 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹500 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹500 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹500 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹500 | ₹4,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹500 | ₹4,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Rahuri(Vambori) 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.