With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Garlic was quoted at ₹24,000 per quintal in Vadakkenchery Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic 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₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
Today's rate is about 2.1% above the period average and just 20.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(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 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thirupathur RM 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.
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.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Vadakkenchery Market APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹23,500. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Vadakkenchery Market APMC posted this Garlic rate on 19 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.