In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹23,000 per quintal in Thodupuzha Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹22,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 27.5% above the period average — right at 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 14 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(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.
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.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Garlic prices at Thodupuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹14,200 and ₹23,000, with the average around ₹18,036. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹22,800 | ₹23,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹19,200 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹19,200 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹19,600 | ₹19,400 | ₹19,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹18,300 | ₹18,100 | ₹18,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹17,400 | ₹17,200 | ₹17,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,100 | ₹16,900 | ₹17,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹21,100 | ₹20,900 | ₹21,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹14,400 | ₹14,200 | ₹14,400 |
| 06 Jul | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,700 |
| 02 Jul | ₹14,400 | ₹14,200 | ₹14,400 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Thodupuzha Market APMC logged this Garlic rate on 14 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.