Garlic prices showed a wide variation across major markets on August 25, 2026. Maharashtra’s Pune market recorded the highest maximum price at ₹28,000 per quintal, followed by ₹26,000 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and ₹25,000 in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Notably, Pune recorded the highest garlic arrivals at 118.20 tonnes, yet prices remained strong.
Prices were considerably lower in several markets across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. In Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi recorded 39 tonnes of arrivals with a maximum price of ₹7,000 per quintal, while Mainpuri and Sirsaganj recorded prices of up to ₹8,000 per quintal.
The significant price gap between markets highlights the importance of checking the latest mandi rates before selling. Garlic quality, arrivals and local demand can all influence the price farmers receive. Here are the market-wise garlic prices and arrivals for August 25.
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State
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Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Madhya Pradesh | Badnawar Market Garlic Price | 0.1 | Garlic | ₹ 5,400 | ₹ 5,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Dewas Market Garlic Price | 0.2 | Other | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 11,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Jabalpur Market Garlic Price | 1.9 | Garlic | ₹ 2,700 | ₹ 3,600 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Kailaras Market Garlic Price | 0.04 | Other | ₹ 6,900 | ₹ 7,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Thandla Market Garlic Price | 0.2 | Garlic | ₹ 5,100 | ₹ 5,150 |
| Maharashtra | Amravati Fruit & Vegetable Market Garlic Price | 10.8 | Other | ₹ 8,000 | ₹ 24,000 |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Market Garlic Price | 3.1 | Other | ₹ 15,000 | ₹ 26,000 |
| Maharashtra | Kalyan Market Garlic Price | 0.3 | Other | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 22,000 |
| Maharashtra | Khed (Chakan) Market Garlic Price | 3 | Other | ₹ 7,000 | ₹ 16,000 |
| Maharashtra | Pune Market Garlic Price | 118.2 | Other | ₹ 5,500 | ₹ 28,000 |
| Maharashtra | Pune (Moshi) Market Garlic Price | 2.5 | Other | ₹ 9,980 | ₹ 10,000 |
| Maharashtra | Rahata Market Garlic Price | 0.2 | Other | ₹ 9,000 | ₹ 14,000 |
| Maharashtra | Shrirampur Market Garlic Price | 5 | Other | ₹ 6,000 | ₹ 10,000 |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer Fruit & Vegetable Market Garlic Price | 6 | Other | ₹ 7,000 | ₹ 25,000 |
| Rajasthan | Dablirathan Market Garlic Price | 0.01 | Average | ₹ 4,900 | ₹ 5,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Etawah Market Garlic Price | 1.8 | Other | ₹ 6,450 | ₹ 6,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Kushinagar Market Garlic Price | 9 | Other | ₹ 3,900 | ₹ 4,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Mainpuri Market Garlic Price | 25.2 | Other | ₹ 7,900 | ₹ 8,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Prayagraj Market Garlic Price | 11.5 | Other | ₹ 5,980 | ₹ 6,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Shahabad Market Garlic Price | 10.5 | Other | ₹ 3,960 | ₹ 4,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Shamli Market Garlic Price | 0.2 | Other | ₹ 7,940 | ₹ 8,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Sirsaganj Market Garlic Price | 12 | Other | ₹ 7,962 | ₹ 8,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi Market Garlic Price | 39 | Other | ₹ 6,987 | ₹ 7,000 |
Pune recorded the highest maximum garlic price of ₹28,000 per quintal. The market also reported the highest arrivals at 118.2 tonnes. Its minimum price was ₹5,500, creating a substantial difference between the lowest and highest reported rates.
In Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar recorded a maximum price of ₹26,000 per quintal with 3.10 tonnes of arrivals. Ajmer in Rajasthan recorded ₹25,000 with 6 tonnes of arrivals, while Amravati reached ₹24,000 with 10.8 tonnes of arrivals.
Among Uttar Pradesh markets, Varanasi had the highest arrivals at 39 tonnes and recorded a maximum price of ₹7,000 per quintal. Mainpuri recorded 25.2 tonnes of arrivals and reached ₹8,000, while Sirsaganj also reached ₹8,000 with 12 tonnes of arrivals. Shamli recorded the same maximum price despite arrivals of only 0.20 tonnes.
Garlic prices in Madhya Pradesh were comparatively lower than those in the leading Maharashtra and Rajasthan markets. Dewas recorded the state’s highest maximum price at ₹11,000 per quintal, followed by Kailaras at ₹7,000, Badnawar at ₹5,500 and Thandla at ₹5,150.
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs
1. What is the highest garlic price in Maharashtra today?
The highest garlic price in Maharashtra is ₹28,000 per quintal, recorded at Pune Market.
2. How much garlic arrived at Pune Market?
Pune Market recorded 118.2 tonnes of garlic arrivals, the highest among the markets listed in the report.
3. What was the garlic price in Madhya Pradesh today?
Dewas recorded the highest maximum garlic price in Madhya Pradesh at ₹11,000 per quintal. Badnawar recorded up to ₹5,500, while Thandla reached ₹5,150 per quintal.
4. Where was garlic most expensive in Uttar Pradesh?
The highest garlic price in Uttar Pradesh was ₹8,000 per quintal, recorded at Mainpuri, Shamli and Sirsaganj markets.
