Turning to the 29 Aug 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,500 per quintal in Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- 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.
This puts Garlic about 2.0% below the period average, and just 23.2% 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
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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹3,000 (11.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹21,932. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
The takeaway: Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 29 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.