Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
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 12.0% above the period average — just 41.7% 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 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(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 Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,250. 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 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,077 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,009 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,040 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Varanasi 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.