From today's trading desk on 31 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,000 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Garlic rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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 0.1% below the period average — just 26.7% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
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 ₹5,000 (19.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹22,020. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 31 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.