Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in Soyatkalan APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Soyatkalan APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 41.7% below the period average and just 80.5% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Soyatkalan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Namakkal(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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Soyatkalan APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹22,022, with the average around ₹7,374. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹7,405 | ₹2,020 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,500 | ₹3,700 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹800 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,005 | ₹3,305 | ₹4,505 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,405 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,405 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹14,405 | ₹1,205 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,005 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,005 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,155 | ₹3,405 | ₹5,155 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,955 | ₹4,105 | ₹4,955 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹1,105 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹15,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,505 | ₹2,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹18,005 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,510 |
| 07 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹2,505 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹22,022 | ₹2,700 | ₹7,405 |
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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Soyatkalan APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.