Reading today's price tape for 22 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹24,250 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
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₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 8.2% above the period average — just 6.7% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹22,407. 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 | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) 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.