In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,675 per quintal in Muradnagar APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Muradnagar APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,675
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 13.0% above the period average, and just 16.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Muradnagar 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 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 North Paravur 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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
The ₹2,900 (50.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Muradnagar APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,482. 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 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,675 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,606 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,749 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,682 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,278 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,338 |
| 21 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,215 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,456 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,077 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
The takeaway: Muradnagar APMC reported Onion at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.