In the mandi rate roundup for 28 Aug 2026, Gunpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mahua, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,900 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mahua Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,100
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityMahua (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Mahua rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Mahua about 8.2% above the period average, and just 5.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Mahua prices at Gunpur APMC ranged between ₹2,210 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,529. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,420 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,420 | ₹4,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,420 | ₹4,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,420 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,420 | ₹4,600 |
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
Selling Mahua well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gunpur APMC was the market to beat for Mahua on 28 Aug 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.