With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Garlic was quoted at ₹17,500 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Garlic about 4.1% above the period average, and just 7.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(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 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thammampatti (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.
That ₹3,000 (11.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹16,817. 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 | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 17 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.