Reading today's price tape for 23 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,750 per quintal in Pennagaram(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
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
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 5.7% above the period average, sitting just 16.3% 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
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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹5,000 (20.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹20,581. 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 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.