In the latest market update for 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- 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.
Right now Garlic is about 4.1% above the period average — just 17.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹32,000, with the average around ₹25,453. 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 | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹30,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Garlic today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.