With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Onion Green was quoted at ₹7,900 per quintal in Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion Green yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Green Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion Green rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 22.9% above the period average and just 3.7% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 5 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
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 (17.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion Green prices at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹6,426. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,100 |
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 day's best Onion Green rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Onion Green rate on 20 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.