In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹5,601 per quintal in Agar 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
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,401
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,601
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.4% above the period average and just 65.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 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 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
A spread of ₹3,000 (11.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Agar APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹16,001, with the average around ₹5,312. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹10,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,401 | ₹500 | ₹5,601 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹1,101 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,001 | ₹1,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹500 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,151 | ₹1,501 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,140 | ₹1,200 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹11,800 | ₹500 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,790 | ₹1,310 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,450 | ₹1,001 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹790 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹14,100 | ₹501 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹950 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,090 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹2,001 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹2,202 | ₹7,501 |
| 07 Sep | ₹13,300 | ₹501 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,010 | ₹2,001 | ₹5,400 |
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
Net-net, Agar APMC posted this Garlic rate on 16 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.