In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Biaora APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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 60.7% above the period average and just 28.6% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 16 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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
At ₹6,500 (27.1%), 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 Biaora APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹9,334. 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 | ₹18,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,450 | ₹1,950 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹19,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹17,650 | ₹3,700 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹17,600 | ₹1,550 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹17,250 | ₹2,200 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹1,150 | ₹11,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹19,100 | ₹1,350 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹19,050 | ₹2,350 | ₹11,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹14,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,150 | ₹1,550 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,500 | ₹1,050 | ₹7,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹950 | ₹6,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹17,500 | ₹900 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹15,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹12,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹12,550 | ₹4,450 | ₹12,550 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Biaora APMC posted this Garlic rate on 16 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.