As the 17 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Onion was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Tarantaran APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.9% above the period average and just 8.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tarantaran APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,600 (72.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Tarantaran APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹2,118. 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 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Tarantaran APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.