Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Sep 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹25,000 per quintal in Vazhapadi(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
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹25,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 6.8% above the period average and just 16.7% 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
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
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.
The ₹3,000 (11.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹23,408. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 07 Nov | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 06 Nov | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 05 Nov | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 04 Nov | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 03 Nov | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 02 Nov | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,250 |
| 01 Nov | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 31 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 30 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,250 |
| 28 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Garlic today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Sep 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.