Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Garlic rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 1.1% below the period average — just 37.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 16 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 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thammampatti (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.
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 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹15,164. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.