Going by the latest APMC figures for 24 Oct 2026, Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Garlic, clocking the day's best rate at ₹29,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹28,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹29,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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 13.0% above the period average and just 9.4% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,250 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 6 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 11 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
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.
The ₹4,000 (16.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹32,000, with the average around ₹25,675. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Oct 2026, Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Garlic. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.