In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Udumalpettai RM APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Green Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion Green is about 1.4% below the period average — just 15.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion Green rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 12 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
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.
At ₹1,000 (10.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion Green matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion Green prices at Udumalpettai RM APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,625. 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 | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,250 |
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 Green 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion Green changed hands at this rate in Udumalpettai RM APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.