In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹11,500 per quintal in APMC Ahilyanagar APMC. See where this sits in the day's Garlic range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put APMC Ahilyanagar APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 2.1% below the period average, sitting just 36.1% 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
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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
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.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Garlic prices at APMC Ahilyanagar APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹11,750. 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 | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,750 |
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 headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
All told, this is where Garlic stood at APMC Ahilyanagar 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.