Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹23,500 per quintal in Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.5% above the period average and just 2.1% 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
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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
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 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹22,933. 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 | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Aruppukottai(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.