In the day's wholesale-price digest for 28 Jul 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Melapalayam(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
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₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Jul 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 10.7% above the period average — just 5.4% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 28 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,500 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,500 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Aroor Market APMC | ₹25,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
The ₹5,400 (21.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹23,947. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
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
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 28 Jul 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.