Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹8,750 per quintal in Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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.
Right now Onion Green is about 22.1% above the period average — just 10.7% 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
Here's how Onion Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 9 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion Green.
The ₹1,400 (14.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹7,164. 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 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,150 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹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
The headline Onion Green rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion Green changed hands at this rate in Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.