Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹9,502 per quintal in Shamgarh APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,502
- Lowest Price Today₹5,001
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,502
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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 15.6% above the period average, sitting just 62.4% 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 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Shamgarh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(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 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
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 Shamgarh APMC ranged between ₹490 and ₹25,251, with the average around ₹8,221. 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 | ₹9,502 | ₹5,001 | ₹9,502 |
| 15 Oct | ₹18,701 | ₹2,291 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹18,100 | ₹2,011 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,111 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹13,900 | ₹2,513 | ₹6,501 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,015 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,975 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,900 | ₹2,750 | ₹4,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,612 | ₹1,501 | ₹6,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹16,799 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹16,480 | ₹1,300 | ₹9,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,590 | ₹490 | ₹7,301 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,951 | ₹2,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,111 | ₹2,100 | ₹10,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹20,203 | ₹800 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹21,502 | ₹1,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹2,099 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹2,150 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹15,801 | ₹1,901 | ₹9,701 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Shamgarh APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.