With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,000 per quintal in Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,000
- 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 9.6% above the period average, and just 7.1% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
A spread of ₹3,000 (11.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹23,717. 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 | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Thammampatti (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.