Here's the 08 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Garlic was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 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.
Right now Garlic is about 9.3% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 08 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,500 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Agra APMC | ₹26,199 |
| 12 Namakkal(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.
The ₹5,000 (19.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹24,236. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 08 Aug 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.