As the 17 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Garlic was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Ujjain APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
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₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 42.2% above the period average and just 68.1% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 17 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹26,750 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(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.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Ujjain APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹25,056, with the average around ₹5,627. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹24,900 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹25,056 | ₹712 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹17,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,001 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,901 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹13,800 | ₹2,931 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹14,890 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹16,410 | ₹2,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹750 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,811 | ₹800 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹17,270 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹17,001 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹16,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,001 | ₹1,301 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹16,650 | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹15,200 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹1,401 | ₹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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ujjain APMC posted this Garlic rate on 17 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.