Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Kalapipal APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹17,001
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 28.3% above the period average — just 55.6% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kalapipal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
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 ₹5,500 (22.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Kalapipal APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹18,011, with the average around ₹6,233. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹17,001 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹17,001 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,501 | ₹1,351 | ₹12,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,802 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹15,250 | ₹1,200 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,805 | ₹2,390 | ₹5,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,900 | ₹1,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,501 | ₹1,502 | ₹7,001 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,001 | ₹1,401 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,750 | ₹1,401 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,480 | ₹2,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹13,004 | ₹1,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹14,300 | ₹1,413 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹16,550 | ₹2,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹15,600 | ₹1,801 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,803 | ₹5,518 | ₹6,803 |
| 20 Jul | ₹14,280 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹13,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹18,011 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Kalapipal APMC on 18 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.