Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in PMY Kather Solan APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
01What Put PMY Kather Solan APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 11.9% above the period average — just 31.8% 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
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
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.
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 PMY Kather Solan APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹13,401. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹17,000 |
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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in PMY Kather Solan APMC on 17 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.