As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Aug 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹7,900 per quintal in Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Green Price
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₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 24.8% above the period average and just 3.7% 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
The table below lines up Onion Green rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
That ₹1,500 (18.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion Green fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion Green prices at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹6,330. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion Green today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Onion Green rate on 16 Aug 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.