In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Green Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
At this level, Onion Green is about 45.8% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion Green rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tiruppur (South) (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 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,250 (12.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,517. 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 | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
The headline Onion Green rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion Green stood at Tiruppur (South) (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.