Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,500 per quintal in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 2.3% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Elampillai(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.
At ₹4,500 (17.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹21,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹21,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
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
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.