In the mandi rate roundup for 15 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹27,500 per quintal in Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹27,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹27,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.1% below the period average and just 8.3% 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 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹28,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Palayamkottai(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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (7.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹28,086. 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 | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹29,500 | ₹29,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Garlic today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 15 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.