As the 20 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Garlic was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Kasganj APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Garlic about 6.7% below the period average, and just 20.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Kasganj 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.
That ₹4,500 (17.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Kasganj APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,050, with the average around ₹8,572. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,130 | ₹8,011 | ₹8,053 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,089 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,013 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,021 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,040 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,050 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,007 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,050 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,033 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,030 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,012 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,050 | ₹8,010 | ₹8,040 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,021 |
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
The headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Kasganj APMC on 20 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.