In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Siliguri APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 24.2% above the period average, sitting just 2.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Siliguri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹2,750 (52.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹2,818. 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 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Siliguri APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.