Onion Mandi Price in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Onion sold at a median modal price of ₹7,500 per quintal in Virudhunagar on 9 Oct 2026, against ₹7,250 on 8 Oct 2026. That is 4.7% above the 30-day average of ₹7,164. The Tamil Nadu median the same day was ₹6,500.
- Latest modal
- ₹7,500₹75 per kg · 9 Oct 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹7,16422 reported days
- 90-day change
- +11.1%22 reported days
- Tamil Nadu median
- ₹6,500Virudhunagar is +15.4%
Onion price trend in Virudhunagar
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 Virudhunagar, 9 Oct 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 |
| Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,750 |
| Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 |
| Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 |
| Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 |
| Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai )Onion Green | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,250 |
| Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,750 |
| Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 |
| Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹5,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,250 |
| Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai )Bellary | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,250 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹5,250 | ₹9,500 | 10 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | ₹7,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹9,750 | 14 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | ₹7,250 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,500 | 16 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,500 | 15 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | ₹6,500 | ₹5,550 | ₹8,500 | 16 |
| 4 Oct 2026 | ₹6,750 | ₹5,750 | ₹8,750 | 16 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | ₹7,250 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,750 | 16 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | ₹7,250 | ₹5,750 | ₹8,500 | 16 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | ₹7,250 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,750 | 16 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | ₹6,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,750 | 16 |
| 29 Sep 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹5,350 | ₹9,000 | 16 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | ₹7,250 | ₹5,350 | ₹9,000 | 16 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | ₹7,500 | ₹5,350 | ₹9,000 | 16 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | ₹7,250 | ₹5,450 | ₹9,000 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Madurai9 Oct 2026 | ≈52 km | ₹8,250 |
| Tenkasi | ≈61 km | — |
| Theni9 Oct 2026 | ≈64 km | ₹6,000 |
| Ramanathapuram9 Oct 2026 | ≈72 km | ₹7,750 |
| Tuticorin9 Oct 2026 | ≈73 km | ₹10,500 |
| Sivaganga9 Oct 2026 | ≈83 km | ₹8,300 |
| Dindigul9 Oct 2026 | ≈104 km | ₹8,000 |
| Thirunelveli9 Oct 2026 | ≈109 km | ₹9,000 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the onion price in Virudhunagar today?
On 9 Oct 2026, 10 reports from Virudhunagar gave a median modal price of ₹7,500 per quintal (about ₹75 per kg), ranging from ₹5,250 to ₹9,500.
Is onion cheaper in Virudhunagar than elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
Virudhunagar'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 Virudhunagar changed recently?
Across 22 reported days in the last 90, the median moved +11.1%. The highest was ₹7,700 on 22 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹6,500 on 24 Sep 2026.