In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹9,100 per quintal in Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Green Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 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.
This puts Onion Green about 19.0% above the period average, and just 4.2% 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
This table ranks Onion Green rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 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 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 8 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 10 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
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 ₹1,000 (10.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion Green fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹7,646. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,100 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,100 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,950 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,950 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
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
Farmers comparing Onion Green rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
The takeaway: Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Onion Green at this level on 20 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.