Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Safdarganj APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Garlic markets.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
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₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Safdarganj 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 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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
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 Safdarganj APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹4,200. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 28 Jun | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Jun | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Jun | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Safdarganj APMC on 20 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.