In the price report dated 23 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
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₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Garlic about 3.6% above the period average, and just 9.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹24,300 |
| 9 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹24,250 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Thirupathur APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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 ₹5,000 (20.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹19,299. 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 | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 23 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.