In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 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
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 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.
Right now Garlic is about 2.4% above the period average — just 11.7% 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 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
At ₹4,000 (15.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹25,870. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Garlic today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
To wrap up, Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Garlic rate on 26 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.