In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion Green is about 0.6% below the period average, sitting just 20.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 9 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
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 ₹1,250 (12.8%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,789. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion Green today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion Green stood at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.