In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Green Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion Green rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion Green about 27.9% above the period average, and just 15.0% 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 20 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 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Myladi(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 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
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 ₹1,000 (10.0%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,100 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,647. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,850 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,850 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,550 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,950 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion Green was priced at this level in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 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.