In the latest market update for 31 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Shimoga APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 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 3.4% above the period average, sitting just 37.5% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 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.
The ₹5,000 (19.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Shimoga APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹14,510. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Shimoga APMC on 31 Aug 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.