Pulling together the 20 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Garlic was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Kanpur(Grain) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 1.3% above the period average, sitting just 69.0% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kanpur(Grain) 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 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Kanpur(Grain) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹22,613, with the average around ₹6,909. 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 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹21,527 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,851 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹21,034 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,051 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Kanpur(Grain) 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.