Based on what the markets reported on 20 Jul 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹9,250 per quintal in Sikanderabad APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Jul 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 2.3% above the period average — just 7.5% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 20 Jul 2026, so you can see where Sikanderabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,100 |
| 12 Tiruthani(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 ₹7,000 (29.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Garlic prices at Sikanderabad APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,040. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,667 |
| 20 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,444 |
| 30 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sikanderabad APMC logged this Garlic rate on 20 Jul 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.