In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹8,250 per quintal in Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Green Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion Green arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 19.3% above the period average and just 13.2% 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
Here's how Onion Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 3 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 10 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 11 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion Green.
The ₹1,000 (10.0%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹6,917. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
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
Going to the top Onion Green market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Onion Green rate on 16 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.