Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in Gurdaspur APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Garlic today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,750
- Lowest Price Today₹7,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 3.5% below the period average and just 35.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gurdaspur 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 Kamthi APMC | ₹28,550 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 8 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
At ₹4,000 (15.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Gurdaspur APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,028. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 03 Nov | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 02 Nov | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 28 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,750 | ₹7,750 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Gurdaspur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.