In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,500 per quintal in Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 2.6% above the period average — just 10.4% 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
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 (15.4%) 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 Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹20,964. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 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 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Perampet(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.