Farmers are witnessing a strong upward trend in the garlic market. Today’s mandi update shows a massive price variation within a single day while garlic is selling at around ₹2,000 per quintal in some markets, it has touched as high as ₹22,000 per quintal in others.
According to the latest report dated 05 May 2026, current mandi prices are highly dependent on quality and grading. Farmers offering large bulb size, clean, and well-dried garlic are receiving record-breaking prices. On the other hand, average or lower-quality produce continues to fetch significantly lower rates.
This clearly indicates that quality, mandi selection, and timing are the key factors driving profits in the current market. A rushed decision can lead to missed opportunities, while a well-planned strategy can deliver exceptional returns this season.
| State | Mandi | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Maharashtra | Amravati (F&V) Mandi Garlic Price | 10.8 | Other | 4,000 | 16,000 |
| Maharashtra | Bhusaval Mandi Garlic Price | 0.1 | Other | 6,400 | 6,500 |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Mandi Garlic Price | 9.4 | Other | 5,000 | 13,000 |
| Maharashtra | Manchar Mandi Garlic Price | 0.1 | Other | 4,000 | 9,000 |
| Maharashtra | Pune Mandi Garlic Price | 104.7 | Other | 2,000 | 22,000 |
| Maharashtra | Pune (Moshi) Mandi Garlic Price | 1 | Other | 9,000 | 10,000 |
| Maharashtra | Rahata Mandi Garlic Price | 0.3 | Other | 5,000 | 7,000 |
| Maharashtra | Rahuri Mandi Garlic Price | 0.2 | Other | 7,000 | 8,000 |
| Maharashtra | Ramtek Mandi Garlic Price | 0.4 | Other | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| Rajasthan | Bayana Mandi Garlic Price | 0.2 | Garlic | 5,400 | 5,500 |
| Rajasthan | Bhadra Mandi Garlic Price | 0.1 | Average | 7,400 | 7,500 |
| Rajasthan | Dabli Rathan Mandi Garlic Price | 0.01 | Average | 4,900 | 5,000 |
| Rajasthan | Jalore Mandi Garlic Price | 0.15 | Other | 8,000 | 9,000 |
| Punjab | Bhawanigarh Mandi Garlic Price | 0.4 | Other | 8,000 | 8,200 |
| Punjab | Muktsar Mandi Garlic Price | 0.2 | Garlic | 3,000 | 6,000 |
| Punjab | Patti Mandi Garlic Price | 0.26 | Other | 2,800 | 2,800 |
| Punjab | Tanda Urmur Mandi Garlic Price | 0.3 | Garlic | 10,000 | 12,000 |
Overall, the garlic market currently shows extreme price variation based on quality, with a significant gap between premium and average produce.
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
Q1. What is the Garlic Rate Today (05 May 2026)?
Garlic market prices range from ₹2,000 to ₹22,000 per quintal depending on quality and mandi.
Q2. Why is there a huge price difference in garlic?
The difference is mainly due to quality, bulb size, dryness, and grading.
Q3. Which mandi is giving the highest garlic price today?
Pune mandi recorded the highest price up to ₹22,000 per quintal.
Q4. Should farmers store garlic or sell now?
Farmers with high-quality garlic can store for short-term gains, while others should sell early.
Q5. What factors affect Garlic Rate Today?
Quality, demand, arrivals, mandi location, and timing are key factors.
