In the latest market update for 14 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Soyatkalan APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹5,700
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 23.9% below the period average — just 74.1% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Soyatkalan 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 | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Palayamkottai(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.
At ₹3,000 (11.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Soyatkalan APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹22,022, with the average around ₹7,488. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹800 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,005 | ₹3,305 | ₹4,505 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,405 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,405 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹14,405 | ₹1,205 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,005 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,005 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,155 | ₹3,405 | ₹5,155 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,955 | ₹4,105 | ₹4,955 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹1,105 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹15,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,505 | ₹2,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹18,005 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,510 |
| 07 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹2,505 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹22,022 | ₹2,700 | ₹7,405 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹17,505 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Soyatkalan APMC on 14 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.