As the 12 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Garlic was quoted at ₹24,500 per quintal in Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
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₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
This puts Garlic about 12.9% above the period average, and just 12.5% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 12 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
A spread of ₹3,000 (11.5%) 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 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹21,703. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹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
Going to the top Garlic market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 12 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.