Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹19,100 per quintal in Aroor Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹19,200
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 13.1% below the period average — just 27.9% 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 16 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 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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 Aroor Market APMC ranged between ₹19,000 and ₹26,500, with the average around ₹21,976. 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 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹19,200 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹19,200 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹19,200 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,800 | ₹19,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,800 | ₹19,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹19,200 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,600 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹20,400 | ₹20,200 | ₹20,300 |
| 04 Sep | ₹21,300 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹21,200 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹21,200 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹21,200 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹21,200 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹23,200 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹23,200 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹21,200 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,200 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹21,300 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,200 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Aroor Market 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.