Across the reporting yards on 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹15,500 per quintal in Davangere APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,200
- Lowest Price Today₹13,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 22.9% above the period average and just 4.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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 Davangere APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹16,300, with the average around ₹12,608. 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 | ₹16,200 | ₹13,500 | ₹15,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹15,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,300 | ₹13,500 | ₹15,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹15,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹15,900 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,800 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,600 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹15,600 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,600 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹15,600 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹15,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹15,600 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹15,700 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
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
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Davangere APMC posted this Garlic rate on 16 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.