In the latest market update for 17 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹11,500 per quintal in Ropar APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
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₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Desi)
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 3.5% above the period average — just 11.5% 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 17 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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹4,500 (17.3%) 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 Ropar APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹11,113. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹12,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Ropar APMC on 17 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.