Checking the day's mandi numbers for 14 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Ludhiana APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 12.3% above the period average — just 26.3% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ludhiana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Mettur(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.
At ₹3,500 (13.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Ludhiana APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹6,234. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹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
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
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Ludhiana APMC on 14 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.