Turning to the 31 Oct 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Ashta APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Garlic today.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,300
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 32.7% below the period average and just 57.5% 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 31 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ashta APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹26,250 |
| 9 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹5,500 (21.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹10,109. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹15,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,800 |
| 30 Oct | ₹14,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹14,200 |
| 29 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹16,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹12,700 | ₹9,020 | ₹12,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,888 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,888 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,780 | ₹5,677 | ₹7,780 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,210 | ₹3,510 | ₹5,210 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,688 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,688 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,888 | ₹3,470 | ₹7,888 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹6,300 | ₹9,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹11,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹14,600 | ₹7,310 | ₹10,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹13,310 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,920 | ₹2,600 | ₹10,920 |
| 23 Jul | ₹13,700 | ₹4,680 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹12,960 | ₹4,440 | ₹7,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹14,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹14,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹11,010 |
| 13 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹13,400 | ₹3,800 | ₹7,400 |
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
Going to the top Garlic market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 31 Oct 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Ashta APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.