From today's trading desk on 08 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,000 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Garlic is about 15.5% above the period average, sitting just 7.1% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 08 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,500 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
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 ₹5,000 (19.2%) 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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹22,515. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 08 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.