In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,950 per quintal in Bolpur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,950
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 42.9% above the period average — just 6.6% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bolpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chala Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 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 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
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.
At ₹3,300 (49.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bolpur APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹3,465. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,950 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,970 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,970 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,010 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 Bolpur 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.