As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹25,600 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Garlic today.
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₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹25,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Garlic about 19.8% above the period average, and just 5.2% 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 17 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(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.
That ₹3,000 (11.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹21,366. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,500 | ₹26,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,500 | ₹26,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,500 | ₹26,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,500 | ₹26,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,500 | ₹26,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Palakkad Market APMC reported Garlic at this level on 17 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.