In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹13,600 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,001
- Lowest Price Today₹3,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
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 87.2% above the period average, and just 45.6% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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 ₹4,500 (17.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹25,001, with the average around ₹7,266. 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 | ₹18,001 | ₹3,100 | ₹13,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹1,680 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹3,680 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,201 | ₹2,081 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,400 | ₹2,712 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹19,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹600 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹19,101 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,490 | ₹6,490 | ₹6,490 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,611 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,812 | ₹1,050 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹19,001 | ₹1,700 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,777 | ₹1,313 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,640 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹16,701 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,900 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Ratlam APMC on 20 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.