Across the reporting yards on 17 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Udumalpettai RM APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Green Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion Green about 10.1% above the period average, and just 5.0% 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
Here's how Onion Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 9 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion Green.
A spread of ₹1,200 (12.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion Green, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion Green was priced at this level in Udumalpettai RM APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.