In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Sitamau APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
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 17.6% below the period average, and just 73.0% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thammampatti (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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Sitamau APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹18,500, with the average around ₹6,069. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹18,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹17,100 | ₹1,400 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹18,210 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,610 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹2,245 | ₹6,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,520 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,100 | ₹1,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,210 | ₹3,400 | ₹6,610 |
| 18 Sep | ₹12,140 | ₹3,200 | ₹6,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹4,970 | ₹6,530 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,520 | ₹2,100 | ₹5,710 |
| 09 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Sitamau APMC on 21 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.