Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Pudukottai(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
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 23.0% above the period average and just 13.6% 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
This table ranks Onion Green rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
That ₹1,400 (14.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion Green fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹7,722. 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 | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
Selling Onion Green well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Onion Green rate on 18 Oct 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.