In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Jul 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹19,100 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Jul 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 4.7% above the period average, sitting just 17.0% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹25,019 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,200 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,200 |
| 12 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹7,000 (29.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹23,000, with the average around ₹18,240. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 17 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 16 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,100 |
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
Going to the top Garlic market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Palakkad Market APMC on 17 Jul 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.