In the mandi rate roundup for 26 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹27,000
- Lowest Price Today₹26,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.2% above the period average and just 1.9% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(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 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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 ₹4,000 (15.4%) 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 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹23,620. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
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 headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 26 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.