In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Khandhla APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 7.9% below the period average — just 28.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Khandhla 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(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 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Khandhla APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,430. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
The headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To wrap up, Khandhla APMC logged this Garlic rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.