In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,900 per quintal in AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Garlic markets.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,800
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 2.4% above the period average — just 12.4% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(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 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,500 (22.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹21,387. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹23,800 | ₹23,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹23,400 | ₹23,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹23,800 | ₹23,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹23,800 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹23,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,900 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Garlic rate on 18 Aug 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.