Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Oct 2026, Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion Green, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Green Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 50.9% above the period average and just 4.2% 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
Here's how Onion Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 8 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 9 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Vellore APMC | ₹10,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion Green.
That ₹1,500 (15.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion Green fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹7,622. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
Going to the top Onion Green market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Onion Green. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.