In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 11.8% below the period average, sitting just 33.3% 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 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹24,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
The ₹5,700 (23.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 3-Day Trend
Over the last 3 days, Garlic prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹22,667. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Kattappana Market APMC on 23 Aug 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.