In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in Kota APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Kota APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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 9.3% above the period average — right at 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 20 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 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
At ₹4,500 (17.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at Kota APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹12,804. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
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
Farmers comparing Garlic rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Kota APMC on 20 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.