Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹8,075 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,075
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 1.0% below the period average — just 44.3% 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Rajkot APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
The ₹3,500 (13.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,150 and ₹14,505, with the average around ₹8,154. 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 | ₹12,500 | ₹5,450 | ₹8,075 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,750 | ₹5,540 | ₹7,850 |
| 19 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹5,525 | ₹8,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,850 | ₹5,400 | ₹8,575 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹5,405 | ₹8,575 |
| 14 Aug | ₹13,850 | ₹5,350 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹5,150 | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,625 | ₹5,405 | ₹7,850 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,050 | ₹5,455 | ₹7,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,250 | ₹5,300 | ₹8,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹11,250 | ₹5,400 | ₹8,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹13,250 | ₹5,405 | ₹8,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,400 | ₹5,355 | ₹7,850 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,900 | ₹5,250 | ₹7,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,125 | ₹5,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,605 | ₹5,405 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹11,250 | ₹5,455 | ₹8,025 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,500 | ₹5,350 | ₹7,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,125 | ₹5,850 | ₹7,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹5,750 | ₹7,100 |
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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Rajkot APMC on 21 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.