Across the reporting yards on 14 Oct 2026, Dondi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mahua, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Mahua Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityMahua (Mahua)
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.
Today's rate is about 22.7% 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
The table below lines up Mahua rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dondi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dondi APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Maihar APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 3 Bijapur APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Bharamgarh APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Bhopalpattnam APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹1,500 (50.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Mahua prices at Dondi APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,667. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Mahua, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 14 Oct 2026, Dondi APMC set the pace for Mahua. 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.