In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Garlic about 34.6% above the period average, and just 30.0% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Bhuntar 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
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 ₹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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹10,398. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: SMY Bhuntar APMC reported Garlic at this level on 21 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.