Pulling together the 16 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Garlic was quoted at ₹11,400 per quintal in Shahabad APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,400
- Lowest Price Today₹6,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
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 26.7% above the period average — just 40.0% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Shahabad 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 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.
At ₹3,000 (11.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Shahabad APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹9,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹14,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹11,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹15,700 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,100 | ₹7,600 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹6,700 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹15,300 | ₹4,250 | ₹11,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,100 | ₹8,800 | ₹12,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹14,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,600 | ₹11,600 | ₹12,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹9,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,700 | ₹6,725 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹8,100 | ₹11,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹17,400 | ₹6,500 | ₹13,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹16,300 | ₹6,200 | ₹11,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹5,850 | ₹13,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹6,005 | ₹12,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹11,600 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Shahabad APMC logged this Garlic rate on 16 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.