In the price report dated 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.1% above the period average and just 25.0% 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 Medavakkam(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
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.
A spread of ₹4,000 (16.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹22,472. 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 | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Medavakkam(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.