Checking the day's mandi numbers for 21 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Akluj APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
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.
Right now Garlic is about 1.8% above the period average — just 25.9% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Mettur(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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹3,500 (13.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Akluj APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹13,500, with the average around ₹9,824. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹11,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Akluj APMC on 21 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.