Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Bassi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 55.6% above the period average — just 6.9% 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 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,000 (60.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Bassi APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹3,471. 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 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Bassi APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.