In the mandi rate roundup for 22 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in SMY Santoshgarh APMC. See where this sits in the day's Garlic range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Garlic about 8.3% below the period average, and just 20.0% 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 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 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,500 (5.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at SMY Santoshgarh APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹13,088. 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 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 SMY Santoshgarh APMC on 22 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.