In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹9,100 per quintal in Teliamura APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹9,200
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (China)
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 25.0% below the period average and just 40.1% 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
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 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(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 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
At ₹3,000 (11.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Teliamura APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹15,200, with the average around ₹12,131. 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 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,700 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹13,200 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹14,200 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹13,700 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,700 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹13,200 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,200 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹12,700 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹15,200 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹14,200 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,100 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 22 Jun | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Teliamura APMC posted this Garlic rate on 16 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.