In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Khekda APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 34.7% above the period average and just 3.6% 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 Khekda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Khekda APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,004. 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 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,421 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,720 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,050 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,133 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,080 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,532 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,591 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,545 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,782 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,371 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Khekda APMC posted this Onion rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.