With the 16 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Onion Green was quoted at ₹6,550 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion Green range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Green Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Today's rate is about 6.9% above the period average and just 18.1% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (18.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion Green prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,100 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,125. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,100 | ₹5,050 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,550 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,050 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,050 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,300 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Onion Green traded at this rate in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.