In the price report dated 14 Aug 2026, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Garlic, clocking the day's best rate at ₹29,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹29,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹29,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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.
Today's rate is about 10.7% above the period average and just 1.7% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (13.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹22,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹26,644. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Aug 2026, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Garlic. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.