As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹19,050 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
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₹18,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Garlic about 17.6% above the period average, and just 9.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Nagapattinam(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 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹16,204. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,900 | ₹18,450 |
| 20 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,100 | ₹19,050 |
| 19 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,100 | ₹18,550 |
| 18 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,100 | ₹18,550 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,400 | ₹18,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,400 | ₹18,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,200 | ₹16,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,100 | ₹18,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,100 | ₹19,050 |
| 12 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹19,100 | ₹20,050 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,100 | ₹19,550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹16,100 | ₹17,550 |
| 08 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹16,700 | ₹17,850 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,300 | ₹19,150 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,300 | ₹19,150 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,300 | ₹19,150 |
| 04 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹15,800 | ₹17,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,200 | ₹16,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,700 | ₹18,850 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 20 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.