In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Kailaras 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₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 13.4% above the period average, sitting just 33.3% 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 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Mettur(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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹4,000 (16.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Kailaras APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹8,818. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Farmers comparing Garlic rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Kailaras APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.