Pulling together the 22 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Garlic was quoted at ₹11,000 per quintal in SMY Dhanotu APMC. This is one of several Garlic rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 22.6% above the period average — just 21.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 22 Sep 2026, so you can see where SMY Dhanotu 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹2,500 (9.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at SMY Dhanotu APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹8,974. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,550 |
| 29 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
Going to the top Garlic market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, SMY Dhanotu APMC logged this Garlic rate on 22 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.