Turning to the 20 Aug 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in Biaora APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Today's rate is about 44.0% above the period average and just 34.9% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 20 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 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Namakkal(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.
A spread of ₹4,500 (17.3%) 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 Biaora APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹21,500, with the average around ₹9,724. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹21,500 | ₹1,900 | ₹13,850 |
| 20 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹14,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹500 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹500 | ₹15,000 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Biaora APMC posted this Garlic rate on 20 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.