Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Soyatkalan APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹15,010
- Lowest Price Today₹4,005
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 38.4% below the period average, sitting just 70.8% 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 19 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 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 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.
The ₹5,500 (22.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Soyatkalan APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹17,100, with the average around ₹8,116. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹15,010 | ₹4,005 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,505 | ₹2,500 | ₹8,505 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,925 | ₹2,405 | ₹6,925 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹5,100 | ₹14,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹2,150 | ₹16,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,510 | ₹2,300 | ₹11,510 |
| 05 Aug | ₹14,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹11,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,700 | ₹4,510 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,305 | ₹4,600 | ₹8,305 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,505 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,505 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹12,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,610 | ₹3,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹13,705 | ₹500 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹11,400 | ₹4,610 | ₹10,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹11,605 | ₹1,000 | ₹11,605 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,815 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,815 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Garlic today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Soyatkalan APMC on 19 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.