In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion Green markets.
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion Green rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion Green is about 0.3% below the period average, sitting just 28.1% 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 Green rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 9 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion Green.
At ₹1,450 (15.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion Green matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,765. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion Green, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion Green stood at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.