From today's trading desk on 21 Sep 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹16,500 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Garlic rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
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₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 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.
Right now Garlic is about 1.1% below the period average — just 8.3% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kancheepuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 DADRI APMC | ₹26,460 |
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 ₹2,540 (9.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹16,689. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Garlic rate on 21 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.