Here's the 22 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Garlic was quoted at ₹19,000 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Garlic range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 15.1% below the period average — just 36.7% 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 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
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.
At ₹2,000 (7.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹22,372. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Garlic rate on 22 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.