In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Garlic range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 4.7% above the period average, sitting just 5.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
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 ₹4,500 (18.4%) 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 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹25,322. 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 | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.