Onion Mandi Price in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Onion sold at a median modal price of ₹8,250 per quintal in Madurai on 9 Oct 2026, against ₹8,000 on 8 Oct 2026. That is 3.9% above the 30-day average of ₹7,943. The Tamil Nadu median the same day was ₹6,500.
- Latest modal
- ₹8,250₹83 per kg · 9 Oct 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹7,94322 reported days
- 90-day change
- +3.1%22 reported days
- Tamil Nadu median
- ₹6,500Madurai is +26.9%
Onion price trend in Madurai
Prices in rupees per quintal (100 kg) as reported by mandis to data.gov.in / AGMARKNET. Newest price date 9 Oct 2026. Modal prices are reported benchmarks, not guaranteed sale prices. Missing days are never filled in.
Mandis in Madurai, 9 Oct 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,750 |
| Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,750 |
| Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,750 |
| Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,250 |
| Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,250 |
| Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 |
| Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 |
| Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 |
| Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 |
| Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹6,250 | ₹8,750 | 10 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | ₹8,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹5,750 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹5,750 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 4 Oct 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹6,250 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 29 Sep 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹5,750 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹5,750 | ₹8,250 | 12 |
Only days a mandi reported are listed. A missing date means no report, not a price of zero.
Onion in nearby districts
| District | Distance | Median modal |
|---|---|---|
| Virudhunagar9 Oct 2026 | ≈52 km | ₹7,500 |
| Sivaganga9 Oct 2026 | ≈58 km | ₹8,300 |
| Dindigul9 Oct 2026 | ≈58 km | ₹8,000 |
| Theni9 Oct 2026 | ≈65 km | ₹6,000 |
| Ramanathapuram9 Oct 2026 | ≈73 km | ₹7,750 |
| Pudukkottai9 Oct 2026 | ≈97 km | ₹7,500 |
| Karur9 Oct 2026 | ≈107 km | ₹7,500 |
| Thirupur9 Oct 2026 | ≈108 km | ₹6,100 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the onion price in Madurai today?
On 9 Oct 2026, 10 reports from Madurai gave a median modal price of ₹8,250 per quintal (about ₹83 per kg), ranging from ₹6,250 to ₹8,750.
Is onion cheaper in Madurai than elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
Madurai's median was 26.9% above the Tamil Nadu median of ₹6,500 on the same day. Different varieties and grades can explain part of a gap.
How has the onion price in Madurai changed recently?
Across 22 reported days in the last 90, the median moved +3.1%. The highest was ₹8,500 on 23 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹6,250 on 22 Sep 2026.