In the mandi rate roundup for 12 Sep 2026, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Garlic, clocking the day's best rate at ₹29,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹28,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹29,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Garlic about 5.9% above the period average, and just 3.3% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 12 Sep 2026, so you can see where Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹26,300 |
| 9 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹27,382. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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: Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Garlic on 12 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.