In the price report dated 22 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,000 per quintal in Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 1.6% below the period average, and just 12.5% 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 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 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹2,000 (7.8%) 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 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹21,339. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 22 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.