Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹8,937 per quintal in Ghaziabad 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₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,937
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 17.1% below the period average, sitting just 65.4% 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
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 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.
The ₹4,500 (17.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Ghaziabad APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹25,856, with the average around ₹10,778. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,937 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹19,096 | ₹19,096 | ₹19,096 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,856 | ₹25,856 | ₹25,856 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,512 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,819 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹18,522 | ₹18,522 | ₹18,522 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,921 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,655 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,672 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,467 |
| 17 Jul | ₹25,019 | ₹25,019 | ₹25,019 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,151 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹18,309 | ₹18,309 | ₹18,309 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Ghaziabad 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.