Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Garlic today.
01What Put Ratlam 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₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 23.7% below the period average, sitting just 79.6% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹26,750 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹27,001, with the average around ₹7,206. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹27,001 | ₹500 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹23,700 | ₹500 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹25,500 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹950 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹700 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹23,540 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,650 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,400 | ₹2,250 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹500 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,782 | ₹9,782 | ₹9,782 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹18,590 | ₹3,400 | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹17,912 | ₹1,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹20,001 | ₹1,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹22,020 | ₹2,450 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹12,000 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Ratlam APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.