Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,450 per quintal in Satana APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Satana APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,095
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 62.2% above the period average, sitting just 15.8% 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 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,850 (49.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Satana APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹4,095, with the average around ₹2,127. 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 | ₹4,095 | ₹800 | ₹3,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹800 | ₹2,930 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,510 | ₹705 | ₹2,850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,870 | ₹500 | ₹2,160 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,770 | ₹405 | ₹2,025 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹300 | ₹1,975 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹505 | ₹2,025 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,830 | ₹700 | ₹2,010 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹500 | ₹2,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹450 | ₹2,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,820 | ₹300 | ₹2,120 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹505 | ₹2,150 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,610 | ₹410 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,730 | ₹380 | ₹2,125 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,720 | ₹500 | ₹2,150 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,605 | ₹355 | ₹2,170 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,575 | ₹300 | ₹2,125 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹400 | ₹1,950 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹200 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,755 | ₹500 | ₹2,050 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Satana APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.