Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹9,400 per quintal in Daloda APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 11.4% above the period average and just 65.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
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 ₹5,500 (22.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Daloda APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹8,438. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹16,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹22,900 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹25,001 | ₹1,600 | ₹10,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹23,300 | ₹1,500 | ₹7,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,690 | ₹6,280 | ₹12,690 |
| 04 Aug | ₹19,600 | ₹6,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹2,756 | ₹7,501 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,952 | ₹5,100 | ₹8,602 |
| 31 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹10,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,900 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹13,300 | ₹5,202 | ₹9,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹19,280 | ₹2,900 | ₹14,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,300 | ₹3,752 | ₹6,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹6,881 | ₹10,001 |
| 22 Jul | ₹11,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹14,701 | ₹4,405 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹18,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹8,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹12,550 | ₹5,124 | ₹12,550 |
| 16 Jul | ₹14,300 | ₹14,300 | ₹14,300 |
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
The headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Daloda APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.