Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Tamil-nadu?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Tamil-nadu is currently ₹5,732 per quintal (₹57.32/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Onion available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Onion is ₹2,800 per quintal in Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Onion being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Onion is recorded at ₹9,400 per quintal in Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 129 Mandis in Tamil-nadu today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Onion prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Tamil-nadu, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Onion?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹5,732, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Tamil-nadu have the best Onion rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Cuddalore	5	₹3,000	₹6,500	₹4,913
Nagapattinam	4	₹4,000	₹6,000	₹5,025
Coimbatore	8	₹4,400	₹6,000	₹5,105
Tirupathur	2	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,344
kancheepuram	4	₹4,000	₹6,000	₹5,359
Tiruvannamalai	7	₹4,200	₹6,000	₹5,385
Namakkal	5	₹2,800	₹7,000	₹5,490
Krishnagiri	5	₹4,500	₹6,000	₹5,500
Vellore	5	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,563
Ranipet	2	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,638
Karur	3	₹5,000	₹6,500	₹5,750
Pudukkottai	7	₹5,000	₹6,500	₹5,769
Viluppuram	2	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,786
Ariyalur	2	₹5,000	₹6,500	₹5,813
Dharmapuri	6	₹5,000	₹6,500	₹5,831
Theni	7	₹4,500	₹6,000	₹5,839
Virudhunagar	8	₹5,000	₹7,000	₹5,866
Nilgiris	3	₹5,500	₹6,500	₹5,904
Madurai	7	₹4,000	₹9,000	₹5,954
Thanjavur	6	₹4,800	₹7,200	₹5,975
Dindigul	5	₹5,000	₹7,000	₹5,976
Salem	11	₹5,000	₹6,800	₹6,119
Erode	5	₹5,000	₹6,600	₹6,123
Ramanathapuram	2	₹5,500	₹7,000	₹6,175
Tiruchirappalli	6	₹5,000	₹9,400	₹6,242
Perambalur	1	₹6,000	₹6,800	₹6,300
Kanyakumari	1	₹7,000	₹8,000	₹7,625

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionBellary	Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹5500	₹6000	₹5750	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹6000	₹6500	₹6250	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu	₹5500	₹6000	₹5750	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Cheyyar(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu	₹4500	₹5500	₹5000	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Theni, Tamil Nadu	₹6000	₹6000	₹6000	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu	₹6500	₹6500	₹6500	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu	₹5000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai)	Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu	₹4200	₹4500	₹4350	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Namakkal, Tamil Nadu	₹5500	₹6500	₹6000	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu	₹6000	₹7000	₹6500	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹5500	₹6000	₹5750	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹5500	₹6000	₹5750	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-10-16
OnionBellary	AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu	₹5800	₹6000	₹5900	2026-10-16
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