Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion Green markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Green Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion Green arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 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 0.1% 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
The table below lines up Onion Green rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,500 (18.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion Green prices at Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,742. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
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
Before carting Onion Green to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Net-net, Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Onion Green rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.