Across the reporting yards on 17 Oct 2026, Barabanki APMC stood at the front of the pack for Gram Raw(Chholia), clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Barabanki APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGram Raw(Chholia) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Gram Raw(Chholia) about 48.9% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Gram Raw(Chholia) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Barabanki APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Barabanki APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,497 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹7,847 |
| 4 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹7,096 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹7,095 |
| 6 Mahoba APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Orai APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Mauranipur APMC | ₹6,825 |
| 9 Raath APMC | ₹6,560 |
| 10 Banda APMC | ₹6,553 |
| 11 Maudaha APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Atarra APMC | ₹6,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹5,800 (93.5%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Gram Raw(Chholia) prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹6,275 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,061. 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 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,670 | ₹9,670 | ₹9,670 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,172 | ₹9,185 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,806 | ₹7,790 | ₹7,881 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,875 | ₹6,875 | ₹6,875 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,356 | ₹7,356 | ₹7,356 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,322 | ₹9,322 | ₹9,322 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,467 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,274 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,996 | ₹8,996 | ₹8,996 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,750 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,641 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,898 | ₹7,898 | ₹7,898 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,411 | ₹6,411 | ₹6,411 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,418 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,275 | ₹6,275 | ₹6,275 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,575 | ₹6,461 | ₹6,481 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,350 | ₹6,350 | ₹6,350 |
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 headline Gram Raw(Chholia) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Barabanki APMC was the market to beat for Gram Raw(Chholia) on 17 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.