Garlic prices today: pune hits ₹26,000, check maharashtra and up mandi rates

Farmers planning to sell garlic should check the latest mandi prices for September 18, 2026 before taking their produce to the market. Garlic prices showed a wide variation across several markets in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. In Maharashtra, Pune market recorded the highest maximum price of ₹26,000 per quintal, while Nashik reached ₹25,000 and Amravati recorded a maximum of ₹22,000 per quintal. In some other markets, however, the maximum price remained below ₹10,000 per quintal.

Arrivals also varied significantly across the markets. Delhi’s Azadpur market recorded the highest garlic arrival at 140.5 tonnes. Varanasi followed with 77.6 tonnes, while Nagpur recorded 56 tonnes and Tanda (Rampur) received 49.5 tonnes.

Interestingly, Pune recorded a maximum price of ₹26,000 per quintal with only 25.8 tonnes of arrivals, whereas Azadpur, despite receiving 140.5 tonnes, recorded a maximum price of ₹14,000. This indicates a substantial difference in prices between markets.

Farmers should therefore compare the today mandi price along with arrivals and the rates available in nearby markets before deciding where to sell. Here is the complete market-wise garlic price and arrival data for September 18, 2026.

Garlic Prices Today in Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh (September 18, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. The highest maximum garlic price of ₹26,000 per quintal on September 18 was recorded at Maharashtra’s Pune market. The minimum price there was ₹5,000 per quintal, creating a substantial difference between the minimum and maximum rates.
2. Nashik recorded a maximum price of ₹25,000 per quintal, while Akola, Kalyan and Nagpur each reached ₹20,000. Amravati recorded a maximum price of ₹22,000, while Chandrapur reached ₹19,000 per quintal.
3. Uttar Pradesh, Mahmoodabad recorded the highest maximum price at ₹11,000 per quintal. Najibabad and Tanda (Rampur) recorded maximum prices of ₹10,000, while Etah and Mainpuri reached ₹8,000 per quintal.

Azadpur Recorded the Highest Garlic Arrivals:

1. Terms of arrivals, Azadpur market topped the list with 140.5 tonnes of garlic. Varanasi recorded 77.6 tonnes, followed by Nagpur with 56 tonnes.
2. Tanda (Rampur) also recorded a significant arrival of 49.5 tonnes, while Pune received 25.8 tonnes. Etah recorded 23.3 tonnes, and Amravati received 10.8 tonnes.

Lowest Minimum Garlic Prices:

1. The lowest minimum price in the given data was recorded at ₹1,000 per quintal in Maharashtra’s Akluj market. Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh reported the next lowest minimum price at ₹3,900 per quintal.
2. Pune recorded a minimum price of ₹5,000, while Azadpur reported ₹5,000 per quintal. Nagpur and Shrirampur recorded minimum prices of ₹6,000 per quintal.

Garlic Prices in Maharashtra:

1. Maharashtra recorded some of the highest garlic prices in the data. Pune market stood at the top with a price range of ₹5,000 to ₹26,000 per quintal and arrivals of 25.8 tonnes.
2. Nashik reported ₹7,000 to ₹25,000, while Amravati recorded ₹9,000 to ₹22,000 per quintal. Akola, Kalyan and Nagpur each reached a maximum of ₹20,000.
3. Chandrapur reported ₹16,200 to ₹19,000, while Akluj recorded ₹1,000 to ₹13,500 per quintal.

Garlic Prices in Uttar Pradesh:

1. Garlic prices in Uttar Pradesh were comparatively lower than the highest rates recorded in Maharashtra. Mahmoodabad reported ₹10,900 to ₹11,000 per quintal, while Najibabad recorded ₹8,000 to ₹10,000.
2. Tanda (Rampur) reported ₹9,960 to ₹10,000, while Etah and Mainpuri recorded ₹7,900 to ₹8,000 per quintal. Varanasi reported ₹6,890 to ₹7,000, with a relatively high arrival of 77.6 tonnes.
3. Sambhal recorded the lowest price range among the Uttar Pradesh markets at ₹3,900 to ₹4,000 per quintal.

Important Points for Farmers:

1. While selling garlic, farmers should look at the maximum and minimum prices along with market arrivals rather than considering only the highest available rate. The September 18 data shows a considerable price difference between markets in Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
2. The quality of the produce and the transportation cost to the market should also be considered before choosing where to sell. Checking the today mandi price and latest mandi price before leaving for the market can help farmers compare available rates and arrivals and make a more informed selling decision.

FAQs:

1. What are garlic prices today?
Garlic prices today vary by market. Pune recorded the highest maximum rate of ₹26,000 per quintal on September 18, 2026.

2. Which market recorded the highest garlic price?
Pune market in Maharashtra recorded the highest maximum rate at ₹26,000 per quintal.

3. Which market had the highest garlic arrivals?
Delhi's Azadpur market recorded the highest arrival at 140.5 tonnes.

4. What was the garlic price in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh rates varied by market. Mahmoodabad reached ₹11,000 per quintal, while Sambhal recorded ₹3,900 to ₹4,000.

5. Why should farmers check the latest mandi price?
Checking the latest mandi price helps farmers compare rates and arrivals across markets before deciding where to sell their produce.