Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Dewas APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mahua, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,201 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mahua Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,201
- Lowest Price Today₹3,201
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,201
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityMahua (Mahua Seed / Bunch)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Mahua rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 33.1% below the period average and just 42.1% short of 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 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dewas APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dewas APMC Leader | ₹3,201 |
| 2 Bhopalpattnam APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Bijapur APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Bharamgarh 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.
At ₹201 (6.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mahua matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Mahua prices at Dewas APMC ranged between ₹1,050 and ₹5,531, with the average around ₹4,785. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,201 | ₹3,201 | ₹3,201 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,801 | ₹4,801 | ₹4,801 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,531 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,531 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,199 | ₹5,199 | ₹5,199 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,790 | ₹4,790 | ₹4,790 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,166 | ₹5,041 | ₹5,166 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,345 | ₹5,160 | ₹5,345 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,180 | ₹4,180 | ₹4,180 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,271 | ₹5,271 | ₹5,271 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,239 | ₹3,600 | ₹5,239 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,199 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,199 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,981 | ₹4,981 | ₹4,981 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,091 | ₹4,991 | ₹5,091 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,951 | ₹4,951 | ₹4,951 |
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
Farmers comparing Mahua rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Dewas 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.