In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,750 per quintal in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 16.1% above the period average and just 9.4% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹18,740. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹20,500 | ₹20,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
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
Going to the top Garlic market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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, Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 20 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.