In the mandi rate roundup for 23 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in A lot APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,700
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
Today's rate is about 47.3% below the period average and just 84.1% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where A lot 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 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(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 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
A spread of ₹4,000 (15.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at A lot APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹18,820, with the average around ₹5,690. 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 | ₹12,700 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 21 Oct | ₹10,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,299 | ₹6,299 | ₹6,299 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,785 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹15,030 | ₹1,200 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,001 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹13,001 | ₹2,600 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,023 | ₹2,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹13,031 | ₹500 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,550 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,301 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹14,100 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,911 | ₹1,100 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹12,701 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹600 | ₹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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Net-net, A lot APMC posted this Garlic rate on 23 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.