Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Garlic was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in Porbandar APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Average)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 2.9% below the period average — just 50.0% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 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.
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 Porbandar APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹12,873. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹13,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Porbandar APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.