As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹29,000 per quintal in Pudukottai(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
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹28,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹29,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 8.2% above the period average and just 3.3% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
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 ₹26,794. 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 | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 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 |
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
Net-net, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.