In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,360 per quintal in Lasalgaon APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Lasalgaon APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,641
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,360
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 52.5% above the period average, sitting just 7.7% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹2,750 (52.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Lasalgaon APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹3,641, with the average around ₹2,203. 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 Aug | ₹3,641 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,360 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,202 | ₹800 | ₹2,870 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,160 | ₹800 | ₹2,825 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,001 | ₹800 | ₹2,685 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,928 | ₹800 | ₹2,551 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,805 | ₹800 | ₹2,375 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,751 | ₹700 | ₹2,180 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,711 | ₹700 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹700 | ₹2,251 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,651 | ₹700 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,399 | ₹600 | ₹2,050 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,471 | ₹700 | ₹2,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,470 | ₹700 | ₹2,151 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,570 | ₹600 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹700 | ₹2,110 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹700 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,651 | ₹600 | ₹2,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,602 | ₹600 | ₹2,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,601 | ₹600 | ₹2,050 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,590 | ₹600 | ₹2,051 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Lasalgaon APMC on 17 Aug 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.