In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion Green, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,500 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Onion Green today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Green Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion Green rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion Green is about 42.2% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 4 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Muthupettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 (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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion Green prices at Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,679. 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 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Onion Green on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.