In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹19,000 per quintal in Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,000
- 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.
Right now Garlic is about 1.3% below the period average — just 26.9% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Namakkal(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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹19,244. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Chinnamanur(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.