As the 13 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Garlic was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 4.6% below the period average and just 25.0% 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 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pennagaram(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 | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 6 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
That ₹4,500 (17.3%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹20,434. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 13 Aug 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.