In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in Tinsukia Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 13.4% below the period average — just 33.3% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 15 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
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.
That ₹5,000 (19.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Tinsukia Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹13,855. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 |
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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Tinsukia Market APMC logged this Garlic rate on 15 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.