Based on what the markets reported on 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Right now Garlic is about 10.5% above the period average — just 33.8% 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 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹4,500 (17.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹40,000, with the average around ₹23,992. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹38,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹34,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Garlic rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.