With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion Green was quoted at ₹10,200 per quintal in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion Green markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,800
- Lowest Price Today₹9,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion Green about 29.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion Green rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM 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 Gudiyatham(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.
At ₹1,000 (10.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion Green matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹7,910. 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 | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kumbakonam (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.