In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Sahnewal APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 43.2% above the period average, sitting right at 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,450 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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.
The ₹2,750 (44.0%) 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 Sahnewal APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,351. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Sahnewal APMC on 17 Oct 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.