In the latest market update for 16 Jul 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Shimoga APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Garlic is about 4.9% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 16 Jul 2026, so you can see where Shimoga APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,200 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹24,200 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹7,000 (29.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Shimoga APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹14,303. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,000 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Shimoga APMC on 16 Jul 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.