Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹29,000 per quintal in Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹28,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹29,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
At this level, Garlic is about 8.4% above the period average, sitting just 3.3% 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
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 ₹4,500 (17.3%) 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹22,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹26,758. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.