Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹4,025 per quintal in Rishikesh APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,025
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
Right now Onion is about 41.6% above the period average — just 18.7% 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 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 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.
The ₹4,000 (60.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rishikesh APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹4,950, with the average around ₹2,843. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,025 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,550 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,680 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,650 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,650 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,580 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,050 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,750 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,950 | ₹3,045 | ₹4,450 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,200 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Rishikesh 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.