Looking at how the yards traded on 15 Aug 2026, Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Garlic, clocking the day's best rate at ₹30,500 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹33,000
- Lowest Price Today₹28,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹30,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Garlic is about 13.0% above the period average, sitting just 7.6% 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 15 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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 ₹6,500 (27.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹33,000, with the average around ₹26,991. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Garlic on 15 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.