From today's trading desk on 16 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in Tinsukia Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 13.4% below the period average, sitting just 33.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(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 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 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.
A spread of ₹5,500 (22.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Tinsukia Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹13,855. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Tinsukia Market APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.