Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Garlic was quoted at ₹9,051 per quintal in Shamgarh APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Garlic today.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,051
- Lowest Price Today₹5,811
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,051
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 9.9% above the period average and just 64.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Shamgarh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹26,750 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (11.5%) 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 Shamgarh APMC ranged between ₹490 and ₹25,251, with the average around ₹8,233. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,051 | ₹5,811 | ₹9,051 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,502 | ₹5,001 | ₹9,502 |
| 15 Oct | ₹18,701 | ₹2,291 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹18,100 | ₹2,011 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,111 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹13,900 | ₹2,513 | ₹6,501 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,015 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,975 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,900 | ₹2,750 | ₹4,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,612 | ₹1,501 | ₹6,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹16,799 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹16,480 | ₹1,300 | ₹9,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,590 | ₹490 | ₹7,301 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,951 | ₹2,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,111 | ₹2,100 | ₹10,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹20,203 | ₹800 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹21,502 | ₹1,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹2,099 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹2,150 | ₹8,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in Shamgarh APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.