In the latest market update for 16 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹27,500 per quintal in Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Garlic today.
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₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹27,500
- 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.
At this level, Garlic is about 12.6% above the period average, sitting just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Natrampalli(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 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 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹24,417. 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 | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 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.