As the 20 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Garlic was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- 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.
This puts Garlic about 7.6% above the period average, and just 6.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(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
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.
At ₹4,500 (17.3%), 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 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹13,939. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC on 20 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.