Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Ludhiana APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Garlic yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Ludhiana APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 11.2% above the period average, sitting just 26.3% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 19 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 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 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹6,500 (27.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Ludhiana APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹6,294. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Ludhiana 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.