In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Onion Green was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Polur(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
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 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 16.8% below the period average, sitting just 54.2% 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 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (18.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion Green prices at Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,607. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Nov | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Nov | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 07 Nov | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 06 Nov | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Nov | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 04 Nov | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Nov | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 02 Nov | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 01 Nov | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 31 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 30 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion Green stood at Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 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.