As fresh arrivals settled on 21 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹24,000 per quintal in Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
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₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹22,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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 6.2% above the period average and just 11.1% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹22,608. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Garlic today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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, Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 21 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.