Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹16,750 per quintal in Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹27,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 22.5% above the period average — just 42.2% 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
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 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
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 ₹4,500 (17.3%) 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 Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹29,000, with the average around ₹13,676. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹16,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹22,500 | ₹7,700 | ₹15,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹6,900 | ₹14,950 |
| 12 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹10,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹10,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹14,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹8,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹27,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹9,900 |
| 16 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹19,000 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To wrap up, Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC logged this Garlic rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.