With the 12 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. This is one of several Garlic rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on Top Today
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₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
Today's rate is about 9.4% above the period average and just 13.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
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.
The ₹4,500 (17.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹20,564. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,250 |
| 26 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.