In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 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 rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
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
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 5.0% above the period average, sitting just 3.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
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 ₹27,622. 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 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 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 |
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
To sum up, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Garlic on 17 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.