Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹10,500 per quintal in APMC Rahata APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
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₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.6% below the period average and just 34.4% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 12 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
A spread of ₹4,000 (16.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at APMC Rahata APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹10,667. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in APMC Rahata 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.