Turning to the 29 Oct 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹18,000 per quintal in Chengannur Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Garlic range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,200
- Lowest Price Today₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 9.9% below the period average and just 91.8% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 29 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹28,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thammampatti (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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (7.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹2,20,000, with the average around ₹19,969. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹18,200 | ₹17,600 | ₹18,000 |
| 30 Oct | ₹18,200 | ₹17,600 | ₹17,800 |
| 29 Oct | ₹18,200 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹18,200 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹18,300 | ₹17,800 | ₹18,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹20,500 | ₹19,800 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,800 |
| 21 Oct | ₹18,200 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,200 | ₹19,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹19,500 | ₹18,800 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹18,300 | ₹17,800 | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,400 | ₹17,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,200 | ₹19,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,300 | ₹19,600 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,200 | ₹19,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,500 | ₹19,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,500 | ₹19,800 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,200 | ₹19,600 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹20,500 | ₹19,600 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹19,600 | ₹20,000 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Chengannur Market APMC posted this Garlic rate on 29 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.