In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹8,750 per quintal in Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion Green rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion Green about 17.7% above the period average, and just 7.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 9 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,250 (12.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹7,433. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Onion Green to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Onion Green at this level on 18 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.