With the 21 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Garlic was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.8% below the period average and just 19.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹3,500 (13.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹17,139. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Nov | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 09 Nov | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 07 Nov | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 06 Nov | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Nov | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Nov | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 03 Nov | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 02 Nov | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 01 Nov | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 31 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 30 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Net-net, Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 21 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.