In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Sep 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹18,850 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
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₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Garlic about 8.3% above the period average, and just 14.3% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 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 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.
A spread of ₹2,500 (9.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹17,401. 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 | ₹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 |
| 06 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,100 | ₹18,550 |
| 05 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹17,100 | ₹19,550 |
| 04 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,700 | ₹18,350 |
| 03 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,700 | ₹18,350 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 22 Sep 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.