Onion Mandi Price in The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Onion sold at a median modal price of ₹7,500 per quintal in The Nilgiris on 9 Oct 2026, against ₹7,500 on 8 Oct 2026. That is 7.4% below the 30-day average of ₹8,102. The Tamil Nadu median the same day was ₹6,500.
- Latest modal
- ₹7,500₹75 per kg · 9 Oct 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹8,10222 reported days
- 90-day change
- +12.8%22 reported days
- Tamil Nadu median
- ₹6,500The Nilgiris is +15.4%
Onion price trend in The Nilgiris
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 The Nilgiris, 9 Oct 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,750 |
| Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,650 |
| Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 |
| Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 |
| Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,150 |
| Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,100 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,750 | 6 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹6,150 | ₹7,750 | 6 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹8,250 | 6 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | ₹7,750 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,200 | 6 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | ₹7,750 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,200 | 6 |
| 4 Oct 2026 | ₹8,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,250 | 6 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | ₹8,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,250 | 6 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | ₹8,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,250 | 6 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | ₹8,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,250 | 6 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | ₹8,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,250 | 6 |
| 29 Sep 2026 | ₹8,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,250 | 6 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,750 | 6 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | ₹8,250 | ₹6,200 | ₹9,250 | 6 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | ₹8,950 | ₹6,250 | ₹9,250 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Erode9 Oct 2026 | ≈72 km | ₹6,500 |
| Coimbatore9 Oct 2026 | ≈77 km | ₹7,250 |
| Thirupur9 Oct 2026 | ≈113 km | ₹6,100 |
| Namakkal9 Oct 2026 | ≈155 km | ₹6,400 |
| Dindigul9 Oct 2026 | ≈163 km | ₹8,000 |
| Salem9 Oct 2026 | ≈167 km | ₹6,500 |
| Dharmapuri9 Oct 2026 | ≈175 km | ₹6,250 |
| Theni9 Oct 2026 | ≈188 km | ₹6,000 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the onion price in The Nilgiris today?
On 9 Oct 2026, 6 reports from The Nilgiris gave a median modal price of ₹7,500 per quintal (about ₹75 per kg), ranging from ₹6,100 to ₹7,750.
Is onion cheaper in The Nilgiris than elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
The Nilgiris's median was 15.4% 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 The Nilgiris changed recently?
Across 22 reported days in the last 90, the median moved +12.8%. The highest was ₹9,250 on 21 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹6,350 on 24 Sep 2026.