Reading today's price tape for 23 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹8,710 per quintal in Sitamau APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,460
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,710
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 40.5% above the period average, sitting just 52.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sitamau APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Namakkal(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.
At ₹4,000 (15.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Sitamau APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹18,500, with the average around ₹6,198. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹5,460 | ₹8,710 |
| 22 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹5,250 | ₹6,000 |
| 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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Sitamau APMC on 23 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.