Checking the day's mandi numbers for 22 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 4.3% below the period average — just 9.1% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 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.
The ₹2,000 (7.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹20,900. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To wrap up, Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Garlic rate on 22 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.