In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹16,000 per quintal in Lalru APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
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₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Average)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Garlic about 36.3% above the period average, and just 11.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Lalru 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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(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.
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.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Lalru APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹11,741. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,250 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
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
The headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Lalru APMC reported Garlic at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.