In the latest market update for 03 Sep 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in Kathua (F&V) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Sep 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 9.8% below the period average, sitting just 45.5% 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 03 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹4,000 (16.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹13,300. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 28 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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Kathua (F&V) APMC on 03 Sep 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.