Onion Mandi Price in Thirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Onion sold at a median modal price of ₹9,000 per quintal in Thirunelveli on 9 Oct 2026, against ₹8,750 on 8 Oct 2026. That is 14.2% above the 30-day average of ₹7,882. The Tamil Nadu median the same day was ₹6,500.
- Latest modal
- ₹9,000₹90 per kg · 9 Oct 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹7,88222 reported days
- 90-day change
- +8.4%22 reported days
- Tamil Nadu median
- ₹6,500Thirunelveli is +38.5%
Onion price trend in Thirunelveli
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 Thirunelveli, 9 Oct 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 |
| Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹5,400 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,650 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | ₹9,000 | ₹5,650 | ₹9,000 | 2 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | ₹8,750 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,000 | 6 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | ₹8,750 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,000 | 7 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | ₹8,750 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,500 | 7 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,050 | 7 |
| 4 Oct 2026 | ₹7,750 | ₹5,600 | ₹8,500 | 7 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | ₹8,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹8,500 | 7 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | ₹7,750 | ₹5,600 | ₹8,250 | 7 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | ₹6,500 | ₹5,250 | ₹7,750 | 7 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,500 | 7 |
| 29 Sep 2026 | ₹7,250 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,750 | 7 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,500 | 7 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹8,750 | 7 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | ₹7,250 | ₹5,600 | ₹8,750 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nagercoil (Kannyiakumari)9 Oct 2026 | ≈44 km | ₹8,750 |
| Tuticorin9 Oct 2026 | ≈56 km | ₹10,500 |
| Tenkasi | ≈62 km | — |
| Virudhunagar9 Oct 2026 | ≈109 km | ₹7,500 |
| Theni9 Oct 2026 | ≈148 km | ₹6,000 |
| Ramanathapuram9 Oct 2026 | ≈149 km | ₹7,750 |
| Madurai9 Oct 2026 | ≈161 km | ₹8,250 |
| Sivaganga9 Oct 2026 | ≈178 km | ₹8,300 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the onion price in Thirunelveli today?
On 9 Oct 2026, 2 reports from Thirunelveli gave a median modal price of ₹9,000 per quintal (about ₹90 per kg), ranging from ₹5,650 to ₹9,000.
Is onion cheaper in Thirunelveli than elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
Thirunelveli's median was 38.5% 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 Thirunelveli changed recently?
Across 22 reported days in the last 90, the median moved +8.4%. The highest was ₹9,800 on 21 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹5,950 on 19 Sep 2026.