With the 31 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Onion Green was quoted at ₹8,250 per quintal in Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Green Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion Green (Onion Green)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion Green rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 23.9% above the period average and just 8.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,500 (29.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion Green prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,659. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 30 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 23 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion Green, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Onion Green rate on 31 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.