Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Right now Garlic is about 6.4% below the period average — just 15.9% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹19,769. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
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
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, 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
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Pallikonda(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.