As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,433 per quintal in Sikanderabad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,433
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 11.7% below the period average and just 39.2% 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
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 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹2,900 (50.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sikanderabad APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,755. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Nov | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,836 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,934 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,936 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,806 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,510 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
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 Sikanderabad 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.