Reading today's price tape for 22 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Garlic rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 0.9% above the period average, sitting just 4.8% 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 22 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹26,460 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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 ₹3,000 (11.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹19,830. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,400 | ₹20,400 | ₹20,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,400 | ₹20,400 | ₹20,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 22 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.