Garlic Prices Surge Ahead of Festive Season – Where Farmers Can Earn the Most

For garlic farmers and traders, today’s mandi updates brought surprising shifts. Prices across India’s major markets witnessed heavy fluctuations — while in some places garlic was sold at just ₹3,000 per quintal, in others it skyrocketed to ₹12,000 per quintal.

Markets with low arrivals reported record-high prices, while mandis with heavy supply saw rates remain steady. With the festive season approaching, garlic demand is expected to rise further. This makes today’s report highly valuable for farmers and traders who want to maximize profits by selling at the right time and place.

By tracking today’s mandi bhav (market prices) and the latest updates, farmers can make more informed decisions about selling their produce.

State-Wise Garlic Market Prices (19 September, 2025):

Key Highlights

• Highest Prices → Punjab’s Tanda Urmur and Himachal’s Dharamshala at ₹12,000/quintal.
• Lowest Prices → Punjab’s Ludhiana at ₹3,000/quintal.
• Largest Arrivals → Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar with 40 tonnes, where prices stayed between ₹7,300–7,700/quintal.
• Low Supply, High Prices → Dharamshala, Palampur, Kangra (HP) and Tanda Urmur (Punjab) saw rates jump to ₹9,000–12,000/quintal due to very limited arrivals.
• Moderate Prices → Uttar Pradesh markets (Gulawati, Kairana, Khair) traded garlic at ₹5,000–7,000/quintal.

Farmer Advisory

1. Immediate Sale Advantage → Farmers in high-price markets like Dharamshala, Tanda Urmur, Palampur can sell right away to maximize profit.
2. Storage Strategy → In high-arrival regions like Sriganganagar, prices are stable. Holding stock could be wiser.
3. Avoid Low-Price Markets → In places like Ludhiana and Patiala, farmers should delay sales if possible, or transport produce to nearby high-price mandis.
4. Festive Demand Opportunity → Since garlic demand is likely to rise further, farmers may adopt a partial sale strategy — selling some stock now and keeping the rest for upcoming weeks.

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