In the latest market update for 22 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹19,000 per quintal in SMY Palampur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put SMY Palampur APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Average)
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.
Right now Garlic is about 15.2% above the period average — just 13.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
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.
At ₹2,000 (7.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹16,499. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
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
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
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in SMY Palampur APMC on 22 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.