In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,000 per quintal in Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 8.5% above the period average — just 25.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thiruverumbur(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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
The ₹5,500 (22.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹19,361. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Garlic rate on 16 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.