In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,500 per quintal in Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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.
At this level, Garlic is about 4.4% above the period average, sitting just 17.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 24 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 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 8 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 9 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,400 |
| 11 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹4,500 (19.6%) 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 ₹20,595. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 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 |
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 market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 24 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.