In the price report dated 24 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹18,750 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 14.9% above the period average and just 10.7% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 8 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 DADRI APMC | ₹25,843 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹25,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹4,900 (19.5%) 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 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹16,319. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,700 | ₹19,350 |
| 24 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,900 | ₹18,450 |
| 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 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 24 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.