Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in APMC Kalvan APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 7.7% below the period average — just 33.3% 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 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 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 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
That ₹3,850 (57.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Kalvan APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,850, with the average around ₹4,225. 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 | ₹4,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹1,700 | ₹4,201 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,260 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,250 | ₹1,300 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,901 | ₹1,100 | ₹3,550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,851 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,275 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹1,700 | ₹3,850 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,850 | ₹1,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,260 | ₹1,800 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,750 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,450 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,475 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,601 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,550 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,501 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, APMC Kalvan APMC logged this Onion rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.