Reading today's price tape for 12 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 12.3% above the period average — just 13.5% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thirupathur APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹20,042. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
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 headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 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.