Pulling together the 21 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Garlic was quoted at ₹6,840 per quintal in Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
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₹10,380
- Lowest Price Today₹6,550
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,840
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 0.3% above the period average, sitting just 36.5% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (13.5%) 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 Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹6,440 and ₹10,770, with the average around ₹6,819. 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 | ₹10,380 | ₹6,550 | ₹6,840 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,330 | ₹6,580 | ₹6,820 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,350 | ₹6,610 | ₹6,860 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,370 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,880 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹6,610 | ₹6,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹6,640 | ₹6,840 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,390 | ₹6,610 | ₹6,870 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,450 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,490 | ₹6,660 | ₹6,950 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,530 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,960 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,520 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,950 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,480 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,910 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,850 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,380 | ₹6,610 | ₹6,820 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,450 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,830 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,510 | ₹6,530 | ₹6,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,610 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,850 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,550 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,930 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,510 | ₹6,550 | ₹6,820 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,530 | ₹6,540 | ₹6,800 |
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
Going to the top Garlic market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC on 21 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.