If you grow garlic or closely track mandi prices, today’s report is extremely important for you. On 27 December 2025, garlic prices across major mandis in India shocked both farmers and traders. In some markets, prices crashed to as low as ₹500 per quintal due to heavy arrivals, while in others, premium-quality garlic fetched a massive ₹15,000–₹16,000 per quintal.
Mandis in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Gujarat witnessed sharp fluctuations driven by a tug-of-war between arrivals and demand. High-quality, well-dried garlic received premium prices, whereas farmers in high-supply mandis had to remain cautious.
This report gives you state-wise latest garlic prices, arrival data, a clear analysis of price trends, and important selling advice for farmers so you can choose the right mandi, right time, and right price to maximize profits.
| State | Mandi | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Gujarat | Dahod (Veg Market) | 0.36 | Garlic | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Gujarat | Porbandar | 0.8 | Average | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Gujarat | Rajkot | 100 | Garlic | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Gujarat | Visavadar | 6 | Other | 6,250 | 10,000 |
| Haryana | Ganaur | 0.1 | Average | 9,000 | 10,000 |
| Haryana | Hansi | 0.2 | Other | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Haryana | Indri | 2 | Average | 4,000 | 11,000 |
| Haryana | Jagadhri | 0.02 | Other | 8,000 | 11,000 |
| Haryana | Narnaul | 0.2 | Garlic | 5,000 | 6,000 |
| Haryana | Thanesar | 0.1 | Other | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Indore | 114.65 | Garlic | 500 | 13,640 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Mandsaur | 0.53 | Garlic | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Pipliya | 1.25 | Garlic | 5,600 | 5,600 |
| Maharashtra | Akola | 9 | Other | 700 | 16,000 |
| Maharashtra | Nashik | 1.5 | Other | 3,200 | 10,000 |
| Maharashtra | Pune (Moshi) | 5.1 | Other | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Maharashtra | Rahata | 0.3 | Other | 5,000 | 11,000 |
The sharpest price surge was recorded in Akola mandi (Maharashtra), where top-quality garlic fetched up to ₹16,000 per quintal. Thanesar (Haryana) and Pune (Moshi) also reported strong prices touching ₹15,000, indicating robust demand for premium produce.
Contrast, Indore mandi (Madhya Pradesh) saw extremely heavy arrivals (114.65 tonnes), pushing the minimum price down to just ₹500 per quintal. However, good-quality garlic in the same mandi still sold up to ₹13,640, highlighting the importance of grading and quality. Prices in Narnaul and Pipliya remained within a narrow range, keeping those markets relatively stable.
Terms of arrivals, Rajkot (100 tonnes) and Indore led the supply charts, which kept prices under pressure. Meanwhile, mandis with very low arrivals such as Jagadhri, Thanesar, Ganaur, and Rahata continued to offer significantly higher prices.
Advice for Farmers:
Farmers with well-dried, premium-quality garlic should consider selling in Thanesar, Akola, and Pune (Moshi) mandis to secure better profits.
(FAQs):
Q1. What is the garlic mandi price today (27 December 2025)?
Garlic prices today range from ₹500 to ₹16,000 per quintal, depending on quality and mandi.
Q2. Which mandi has the highest garlic price today?
Akola mandi in Maharashtra recorded the highest price at ₹16,000 per quintal.
Q3. Why did garlic prices fall in Indore mandi?
Heavy arrivals of over 114 tonnes caused price pressure.
Q4. Which garlic quality gets the best price?
Well-dried, bold, and properly graded garlic gets premium rates.
Q5. Should farmers sell garlic now or wait?
Farmers with storage facilities should consider holding stock and selling gradually.
