As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹28,550 per quintal in Kamthi APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹29,050
- Lowest Price Today₹28,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹28,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Garlic about 40.0% above the period average, and just 1.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kamthi 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 Kamthi APMC | ₹28,550 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
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.
That ₹4,000 (15.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Garlic prices at Kamthi APMC ranged between ₹15,050 and ₹29,050, with the average around ₹20,387. 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 | ₹29,050 | ₹28,050 | ₹28,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹21,050 | ₹20,050 | ₹20,550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹21,040 | ₹20,040 | ₹20,540 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,050 | ₹15,050 | ₹15,550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹17,080 | ₹16,080 | ₹16,580 |
| 14 Jul | ₹21,050 | ₹20,050 | ₹20,550 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kamthi APMC reported Garlic at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.