In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
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₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.8% above the period average and just 13.5% 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 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Perambalur(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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹22,327. 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 | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,250 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.