In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.4% below the period average and just 13.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
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.
At ₹3,500 (13.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹22,817. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.