In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Sep 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹24,000 per quintal in Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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 10.3% above the period average, and right at 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹26,300 |
| 12 Thirupathur 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.
At ₹3,000 (11.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹21,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹21,756. 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 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 16 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.