In the price report dated 21 Aug 2026, Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Garlic, clocking the day's best rate at ₹29,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹33,000
- Lowest Price Today₹26,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹29,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
This puts Garlic about 8.0% above the period average, and just 10.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Vazhapadi(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.
A spread of ₹4,500 (18.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹33,000, with the average around ₹27,305. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,500 |
| 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 |
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 headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
The takeaway: Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Garlic on 21 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.