Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in Damoh APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Damoh APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 26.7% above the period average, sitting just 21.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Damoh 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 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 ₹3,000 (11.5%), 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Damoh APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹9,865. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹1,600 | ₹8,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹4,550 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,800 | ₹8,200 | ₹12,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹13,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹13,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹12,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,250 | ₹6,200 | ₹10,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹15,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹3,750 | ₹16,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 |
| 24 Aug | ₹14,250 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹11,050 | ₹4,200 | ₹11,050 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹12,050 | ₹3,450 | ₹12,050 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Damoh APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.