Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 2.8% above the period average, and just 11.7% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(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.
The ₹5,500 (22.0%) 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 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹25,787. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
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
The takeaway: Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.