In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,000 per quintal in Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Garlic rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
This puts Garlic about 1.6% above the period average, and just 15.4% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
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.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹21,644. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,000 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 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.