In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,000 per quintal in Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹26,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 10.4% below the period average — just 16.1% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Elampillai(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 ₹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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹24,000 and ₹31,000, with the average around ₹29,016. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹31,000 |
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
Going to the top Garlic market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.