Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Ballari APMC stood at the front of the pack for Foxtail Millet(Navane), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,747 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Foxtail Millet(Navane) Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,747
- Lowest Price Today₹4,747
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,747
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityFoxtail Millet(Navane) (Navane Hybrid)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Foxtail Millet(Navane) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 25.5% above the period average and right at 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
This table ranks Foxtail Millet(Navane) rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ballari APMC Leader | ₹4,747 |
| 2 Gadag APMC | ₹4,511 |
| 3 Hosadurga APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 5 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹1,747 (58.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Foxtail Millet(Navane) prices at Ballari APMC ranged between ₹2,365 and ₹4,747, with the average around ₹3,783. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,747 | ₹4,747 | ₹4,747 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,353 | ₹4,190 | ₹4,253 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹2,709 | ₹4,284 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,245 | ₹3,966 | ₹4,152 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,108 | ₹3,505 | ₹3,731 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,311 | ₹4,311 | ₹4,311 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,266 | ₹3,701 | ₹4,014 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,166 | ₹4,075 | ₹4,157 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,028 | ₹4,028 | ₹4,028 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,688 | ₹3,688 | ₹3,688 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,088 | ₹3,711 | ₹3,730 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,936 | ₹3,786 | ₹3,828 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,949 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,726 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,892 | ₹3,769 | ₹3,860 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,869 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,660 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,839 | ₹3,759 | ₹3,819 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,072 | ₹3,960 | ₹4,016 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,119 | ₹3,425 | ₹3,898 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,106 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,071 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,069 | ₹3,888 | ₹4,038 |
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
Before carting Foxtail Millet(Navane) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Ballari APMC set the pace for Foxtail Millet(Navane). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.