In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹23,500 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Garlic about 0.3% above the period average, and just 3.7% 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 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
The ₹3,000 (11.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,600 and ₹24,400, with the average around ₹23,429. 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 | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,600 | ₹23,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,600 | ₹23,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,300 | ₹23,650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,600 | ₹23,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.