Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Sailana APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Sailana APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,001
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 8.8% above the period average — just 65.9% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
At ₹5,500 (22.0%), 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 Sailana APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹22,900, with the average around ₹7,168. 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 | ₹18,001 | ₹1,300 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹1,600 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹21,121 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹15,600 | ₹1,001 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,350 | ₹1,111 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹14,550 | ₹2,956 | ₹5,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹2,050 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹1,396 | ₹5,901 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹1,414 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,003 | ₹501 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹19,200 | ₹1,401 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹1,001 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹19,151 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,501 | ₹1,652 | ₹6,501 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,410 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,012 | ₹500 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹16,551 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,900 | ₹900 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹16,501 | ₹1,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹6,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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, Sailana APMC logged this Garlic rate on 18 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.