Reading today's price tape for 29 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹23,000 per quintal in Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Garlic range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹22,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 21.4% above the period average — just 4.2% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 29 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thirupathur APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Tiruchengode APMC | ₹26,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (11.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹18,944. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 29 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.