From today's trading desk on 17 Sep 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Sitamau APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 13.7% above the period average — just 43.5% 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 17 Sep 2026, so you can see where Sitamau APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Garlic prices at Sitamau APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹12,400, with the average around ₹6,157. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹12,140 | ₹3,200 | ₹6,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹4,970 | ₹6,530 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,520 | ₹2,100 | ₹5,710 |
| 09 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Sitamau APMC on 17 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.