Based on what the markets reported on 23 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹24,300 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Garlic yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
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₹23,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
Right now Garlic is about 26.7% above the period average — just 2.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹24,300 |
| 9 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹24,250 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
At ₹5,000 (20.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹19,176. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,100 |
| 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 |
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 headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To wrap up, Palakkad Market APMC logged this Garlic rate on 23 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.