Reading today's price tape for 15 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹11,000 per quintal in Machhiwara APMC. See where this sits in the day's Garlic range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Machhiwara APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Average)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
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 4.5% above the period average, sitting just 26.7% 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 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹28,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Palayamkottai(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 ₹2,000 (7.7%), 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Machhiwara APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹10,526. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹11,000 | ₹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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Machhiwara APMC on 15 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.