From today's trading desk on 16 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Hardoi APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 4-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 33.3% below the period average — just 47.1% 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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(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
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.
054-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 4 days, Garlic prices at Hardoi APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,750. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Hardoi APMC logged this Garlic rate on 16 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.