In today's crop-price rundown for 27 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹13,600 per quintal in Akodiya APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,900
- Lowest Price Today₹7,401
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Average)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 45.5% above the period average and just 28.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (11.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Akodiya APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹18,900, with the average around ₹9,350. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹13,100 | ₹3,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹18,900 | ₹7,401 | ₹13,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹14,601 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹17,701 | ₹2,600 | ₹13,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹12,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,200 | ₹500 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,301 | ₹3,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹13,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,151 | ₹1,500 | ₹10,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,101 | ₹2,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,700 | ₹500 | ₹11,801 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,200 | ₹500 | ₹9,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹12,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹14,301 | ₹2,400 | ₹13,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹14,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹13,000 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Akodiya APMC posted this Garlic rate on 27 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.