Here's the 21 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Garlic was quoted at ₹12,300 per quintal in Shahabad APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,100
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Garlic is about 42.5% above the period average — just 31.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 21 Sep 2026, so you can see where Shahabad 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 DADRI APMC | ₹26,460 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Shahabad APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹8,629. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹15,100 | ₹8,800 | ₹12,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹14,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,600 | ₹11,600 | ₹12,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹9,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,700 | ₹6,725 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹8,100 | ₹11,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹17,400 | ₹6,500 | ₹13,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹16,300 | ₹6,200 | ₹11,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹5,850 | ₹13,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹15,700 | ₹6,005 | ₹12,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹11,600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹17,200 | ₹6,400 | ₹10,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,100 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹13,200 | ₹6,300 | ₹10,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹12,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹2,350 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹3,025 | ₹7,900 |
| 26 Aug | ₹11,100 | ₹9,050 | ₹10,900 |
| 25 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹4,550 | ₹7,100 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Shahabad APMC logged this Garlic rate on 21 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.