From today's trading desk on 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹24,000 per quintal in Vadakkenchery Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Vadakkenchery Market 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₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 2.0% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹26,250 |
| 8 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 12 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
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.
The ₹4,000 (16.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Vadakkenchery Market APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹23,526. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Vadakkenchery Market APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.