As fresh arrivals settled on 28 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
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₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.6% below the period average and just 15.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 12 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹4,000 (15.7%) 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 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹19,596. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 28 Aug 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.