Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Porbandar APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Garlic yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Porbandar 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₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Average)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Garlic is about 19.5% above the period average, sitting just 40.0% 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
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 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
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 ₹4,500 (17.3%) 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 Porbandar APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹12,548. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Porbandar APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.