In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Sailana APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹16,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Garlic is about 25.6% above the period average, sitting just 60.7% 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
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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Palanganatham(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 Sailana APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹22,900, with the average around ₹7,168. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹16,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,501 | ₹2,600 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹14,577 | ₹2,786 | ₹12,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,551 | ₹2,901 | ₹6,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹18,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,550 | ₹5,550 | ₹5,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,951 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹999 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,501 | ₹1,444 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹16,300 | ₹2,700 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹16,001 | ₹1,751 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹18,501 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,999 | ₹2,300 | ₹7,301 |
| 02 Sep | ₹18,001 | ₹1,801 | ₹7,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹18,301 | ₹2,410 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹14,800 | ₹2,852 | ₹5,500 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 Sailana APMC on 16 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.