Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹24,500 per quintal in Tiruchengode APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Tiruchengode APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 41.1% above the period average and just 5.8% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 18 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 | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Tiruchengode APMC | ₹24,500 |
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 ₹6,000 (24.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Garlic prices at Tiruchengode APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹17,364. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹19,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Tiruchengode APMC posted this Garlic rate on 18 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.