Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Garlic was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in Gautampura APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,151
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Garlic is about 40.1% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gautampura APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
A spread of ₹3,500 (13.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Gautampura APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹8,568. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹1,151 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹1,275 | ₹12,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹1,451 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹1,451 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹11,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹11,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹1,251 | ₹14,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹1,251 | ₹12,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹3,551 | ₹7,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹13,011 | ₹3,211 | ₹13,011 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Gautampura APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.