Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Garlic about 17.5% below the period average, and just 76.0% short of 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thirupathur APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
That ₹3,000 (11.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹25,001, with the average around ₹7,274. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹700 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹23,540 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,650 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,400 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹500 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,782 | ₹9,782 | ₹9,782 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹18,590 | ₹3,400 | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹17,912 | ₹1,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹20,001 | ₹1,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹22,020 | ₹2,450 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹21,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹21,801 | ₹2,800 | ₹8,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹16,502 | ₹2,612 | ₹11,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹500 | ₹10,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Ratlam APMC on 12 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.