Here's the 19 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Garlic was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Aliganj APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 1.2% below the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Aliganj 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 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
At ₹5,500 (22.0%), 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 Aliganj APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,060. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,893 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Garlic today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Aliganj APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.