In the price report dated 12 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹19,050 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Garlic about 8.0% above the period average, and just 13.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thirupathur APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹3,000 (11.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹17,646. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,100 | ₹19,050 |
| 25 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,700 | ₹18,850 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,700 | ₹18,850 |
| 20 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,700 | ₹18,850 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,300 | ₹19,150 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,300 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,300 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,300 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,150 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,700 | ₹18,350 |
| 14 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹17,300 | ₹19,150 |
| 13 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹17,300 | ₹19,150 |
| 12 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,300 | ₹18,650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹17,300 | ₹18,150 |
| 10 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,700 | ₹18,350 |
| 09 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,700 | ₹18,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,700 | ₹18,350 |
| 07 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹17,100 | ₹19,550 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 12 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.