Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 13.9% above the period average, sitting just 9.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 17 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 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹4,500 (17.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹17,566. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.