In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Garlic range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 22.9% above the period average — right at 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 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(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 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
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 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹16,267. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Garlic rate on 20 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.