In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Safdarganj APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Garlic yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Garlic about 6.3% above the period average, and right at 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹26,750 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Safdarganj APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹4,232. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Garlic today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Safdarganj APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.