Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,000 per quintal in Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Thanjavur(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₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
At this level, Garlic is about 0.1% below the period average, sitting just 4.5% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thanjavur(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 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(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 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹21,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹21,016. 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 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
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 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.