Farmers, today’s garlic market has shown massive fluctuations. If you are planning to sell your crop, this mandi update is very important. On 18 March 2026, garlic prices across major markets varied sharply from as low as ₹100 per quintal to as high as ₹22,000 per quintal, depending on quality and arrivals.
This trend clearly shows that the market is currently driven by arrival volume and crop quality. Markets with better quality and limited supply offered higher prices, while mandis with heavy arrivals saw strong price pressure.
Madhya Pradesh, large quantities of garlic arrived in many markets, causing prices to drop in several places. Meanwhile, in Haryana, limited arrivals in some mandis kept prices strong, giving farmers a chance for better returns.
| State | Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/quintal) | Max Price (₹/quintal) |
| Haryana | Jagadhri APMC | 0.11 | Other | 5,000 | 6,000 |
| Haryana | Naraingarh APMC | 0.06 | Garlic | 7,900 | 8,000 |
| Haryana | Narnaul APMC | 0.1 | Garlic | 11,900 | 12,000 |
| Haryana | Karnal APMC | 14.1 | Garlic | 3,000 | 8,000 |
| Haryana | Samalkha APMC | 0.1 | Garlic | 7,900 | 8,000 |
| Haryana | Shahabad APMC | 0.5 | Garlic | 3,750 | 8,000 |
| Haryana | Thanesar APMC | 0.1 | Other | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Badnawar APMC | 382.08 | Garlic | 1,365 | 4,900 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Badwah APMC | 0.1 | Average | 9,000 | 14,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal APMC | 271.77 | Garlic | 200 | 10,400 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Daloda APMC | 340.59 | Garlic | 300 | 22,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Damoh APMC | 7.9 | Garlic | 4,000 | 4,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Deori APMC | 10.9 | Garlic | 4,300 | 4,400 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Dewas APMC | 0.2 | Other | 1,500 | 7,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ichhawar APMC | 3.14 | Garlic | 1,800 | 3,940 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Indore APMC | 2615.73 | Garlic | 100 | 9,600 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Jabalpur APMC | 3 | Garlic | 2,500 | 2,900 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Jaora APMC | 249.23 | Garlic | 100 | 18,800 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Javad APMC | 16.46 | Garlic | 501 | 12,200 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Kalapipal APMC | 3.85 | Garlic | 300 | 4,701 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Kalapipal (F&V) | 198.46 | Garlic | 2,500 | 8,103 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Manasa APMC | 14.53 | Garlic | 700 | 7,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Mandsaur APMC | 283.03 | Garlic | 100 | 19,501 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Narsinghgarh APMC | 14.97 | Garlic | 1,000 | 7,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Neemuch APMC | 207.11 | Garlic | 1,100 | 14,700 |
The trend is clear higher supply = lower prices, while limited supply = higher rates.
Advice for Farmers:
Q1: What is the garlic price today in Haryana?
A: On 18 March 2026, garlic prices in Haryana ranged from ₹3,000/quintal (Karnal) to ₹12,000/quintal (Narnaul), depending on arrival and quality.
Q2: Which mandi in Madhya Pradesh has the highest garlic prices today?
A: Daloda recorded the highest price at ₹22,000 per quintal, followed by Mandsaur at ₹19,501 and Jaora at ₹18,800.
Q3: How does garlic arrival affect prices in mandis?
A: Higher arrivals lead to lower prices (e.g., Indore 2,615 tons – ₹100/quintal), while low arrivals create higher rates (e.g., Narnaul – ₹12,000/quintal).
Q4: Where should farmers sell garlic for better returns today?
A: Sell in low-arrival, high-price mandis like Daloda, Mandsaur, and Narnaul. Avoid high-arrival mandis like Indore and Bhopal.
Q5: Can storing garlic help farmers get better prices?
A: Yes, if proper storage is available, holding stock for a few days may allow farmers to sell at higher prices in low-arrival mandis.
