In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹11,500 per quintal in Bhadara APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Garlic today.
01What Put Bhadara APMC on Top Today
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₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Average)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.5% below the period average and just 23.3% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Garlic prices at Bhadara APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹11,790. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Nov | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 06 Nov | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 04 Nov | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 30 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Bhadara APMC posted this Garlic rate on 19 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.