Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Garlic was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Indore APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Indore APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 13.7% below the period average — just 81.3% 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 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Indore APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹32,003, with the average around ₹6,950. 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 | ₹14,500 | ₹1,250 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹19,100 | ₹200 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹18,600 | ₹500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹17,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹32,003 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹800 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,100 | ₹2,280 | ₹5,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,610 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹14,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹14,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹11,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹11,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Indore APMC on 16 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.