As the 23 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Garlic about 0.1% below the period average, and just 4.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹4,000 (15.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹20,013. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 23 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.