Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹17,500 per quintal in Narnaul APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Garlic yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Narnaul APMC on Top Today
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₹17,500
- Lowest Price Today₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- 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 10.9% above the period average, and just 2.8% 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
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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Narnaul APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹15,773. 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 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Narnaul 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.