Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 5.1% above the period average — just 70.0% 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 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
That ₹3,500 (13.5%) 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 Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹25,001, with the average around ₹7,139. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹22,001 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹1,680 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹3,680 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,201 | ₹2,081 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,400 | ₹2,712 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹19,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹600 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹19,101 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,490 | ₹6,490 | ₹6,490 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,611 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,812 | ₹1,050 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹19,001 | ₹1,700 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,777 | ₹1,313 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,640 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹16,701 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,600 |
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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Ratlam APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.