Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Piplya APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Garlic today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
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₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 121.7% above the period average — just 38.0% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Piplya 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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Namakkal(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.
At ₹4,500 (17.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Piplya APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹27,401, with the average around ₹7,669. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹17,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹20,891 | ₹3,300 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹23,001 | ₹2,410 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,610 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,001 | ₹12,001 | ₹12,001 |
| 13 Aug | ₹21,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹14,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,010 | ₹1,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹24,580 | ₹2,911 | ₹8,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,950 | ₹2,510 | ₹8,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹23,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,900 | ₹3,300 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,052 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹15,501 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,501 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,311 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,700 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Piplya APMC on 20 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.