Garlic mandi price reaches ₹27,000 per quintal, but kota records 657.5 tonnes of arrivals, check complete mandi list

Farmers, if you are planning to sell garlic, make sure to check the latest mandi prices for October 8, 2026 before taking your produce to the market. On October 8, garlic mandi prices varied significantly across several mandis in Maharashtra, Delhi and Rajasthan. In Rajasthan, the Ajmer mandi recorded the highest price of ₹27,000 per quintal, while Baran recorded ₹24,000 and Maharashtra’s Nashik mandi recorded a maximum price of ₹22,700 per quintal.

Terms of arrivals, Kota mandi in Rajasthan recorded the highest garlic arrivals at 657.5 tonnes. It was followed by Baran with 350 tonnes and Delhi’s Azadpur mandi with 254.8 tonnes. Pune recorded 61 tonnes of garlic arrivals, while Nagpur received 42 tonnes. Along with checking today’s mandi price, farmers should also keep an eye on arrivals because prices can vary considerably from one market to another.

Below is the complete mandi-wise garlic price and arrival data for October 8, 2026, covering markets across Maharashtra, Delhi and Rajasthan.

Garlic Mandi Prices Today in Maharashtra, Delhi and Rajasthan (October 08, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. On October 8, Ajmer recorded the highest garlic price at ₹27,000 per quintal. However, arrivals in the market were only 4.7 tonnes. Baran followed with a maximum price of ₹24,000, while Nashik recorded a maximum of ₹22,700 per quintal.
2. Maharashtra, the Pune market recorded a maximum garlic price of ₹22,000 per quintal. Nagpur and Kalyan both recorded maximum prices of ₹20,000, while Amravati also reached ₹20,000 per quintal.
3. Delhi, garlic prices in Azadpur ranged from ₹6,000 to ₹14,000 per quintal. Keshopur recorded a higher maximum price of ₹17,000 per quintal.

Where Were the Highest Garlic Arrivals Recorded?

1. Kota mandi topped the arrival list with 657.5 tonnes of garlic. The minimum price there was ₹12,980, while the maximum price was ₹13,000 per quintal.
2. Baran was next with 350 tonnes, followed by Azadpur with 254.8 tonnes. In Rajasthan, Jaipur recorded 83.2 tonnes, Nimbahera 80 tonnes and Khanpur 75 tonnes of arrivals.
3. Maharashtra, Pune recorded 61 tonnes and Nagpur recorded 42 tonnes, making them the major markets in terms of arrivals in the state.

Which Markets Had the Widest Price Difference?

1. The October 8 data shows a significant gap between minimum and maximum prices in several markets. In Baran, garlic prices ranged from ₹5,800 to ₹24,000 per quintal. Ajmer recorded prices between ₹8,000 and ₹27,000, while Nashik reported a range of ₹6,000 to ₹22,700 per quintal.
2. Contrast, Kota had a very narrow price range. Garlic was sold there at a minimum of ₹12,980 and a maximum of ₹13,000 per quintal.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Before selling garlic, farmers should check the latest mandi prices as well as the arrival situation in nearby markets. The October 8 data shows a considerable difference in maximum garlic prices across different mandis.
2. However, farmers should not choose a market only because it has recorded the highest maximum price. The decision should also consider the quality and variety of garlic, transportation cost and the actual prevailing price in the market.
3. In particular, farmers should avoid assuming that the highest recorded price in a mandi with very low arrivals will necessarily be the price available for their entire produce. Comparing multiple nearby markets can help farmers make a more practical selling decision.

FAQs:

1. What is the highest garlic price today?

The highest garlic price on October 8, 2026, was ₹27,000 per quintal at Ajmer mandi in Rajasthan.

2. What was the garlic price in Baran mandi?

Baran mandi recorded a minimum garlic price of ₹5,800 and a maximum price of ₹24,000 per quintal.

3. Which mandi recorded the highest garlic arrivals?

Kota mandi in Rajasthan recorded the highest garlic arrivals at 657.5 tonnes.

4. What was the garlic price in Nashik mandi?

Nashik mandi recorded a minimum garlic price of ₹6,000 and a maximum price of ₹22,700 per quintal.

5. Why should farmers check arrivals along with mandi prices?

Arrivals can influence market prices. Comparing both arrivals and prices across nearby mandis can help farmers make a more practical selling decision.