Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,500 per quintal in Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Garlic today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹27,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 0.5% below the period average — just 24.1% 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 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Anaiyur(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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
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 ₹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 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹20,613. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹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
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.