Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in Vadhvan APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 7.2% above the period average — just 26.0% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vadhvan 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 | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
The ₹6,500 (27.1%) 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 Vadhvan APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹17,256. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Vadhvan APMC logged this Garlic rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.