In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹8,401 per quintal in Shamgarh APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Shamgarh APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,101
- Lowest Price Today₹1,901
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,401
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Right now Garlic is about 4.6% above the period average — just 66.4% 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 20 Aug 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 | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 5 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
At ₹4,500 (17.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Garlic matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Shamgarh APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹8,034. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹21,101 | ₹1,901 | ₹8,401 |
| 19 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹7,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹18,300 | ₹1,700 | ₹7,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹22,501 | ₹1,000 | ₹8,301 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,476 | ₹2,200 | ₹5,701 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,825 | ₹3,200 | ₹14,825 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹1,600 | ₹13,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,601 | ₹3,881 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,875 | ₹1,101 | ₹11,875 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,711 | ₹2,201 | ₹6,711 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,325 | ₹801 | ₹9,901 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹13,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,011 | ₹2,401 | ₹8,011 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹16,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹6,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹1,201 | ₹7,701 |
| 21 Jul | ₹18,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,651 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Garlic changed hands at this rate in Shamgarh APMC on 20 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.