Across the reporting yards on 12 Aug 2026, Makhana(Foxnut) was quoted at ₹41,809 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Makhana(Foxnut) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹42,053
- Lowest Price Today₹41,521
- Average (Modal) Price₹41,809
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMakhana(Foxnut) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Makhana(Foxnut) about 8.1% above the period average, and just 0.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Makhana(Foxnut) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 DADRI APMC Leader | ₹1,28,557 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹50,634 |
| 3 Prayagraj APMC | ₹41,809 |
| 4 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹40,027 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 6 Bareilly APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 7 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 8 Saharanpur APMC | ₹36,400 |
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 ₹92,157 (253.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Makhana(Foxnut) prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹35,000 and ₹42,053, with the average around ₹38,676. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹42,053 | ₹41,521 | ₹41,809 |
| 11 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹41,807 | ₹41,807 | ₹41,807 |
| 01 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹36,481 |
| 30 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹41,640 | ₹41,640 | ₹41,640 |
| 18 Jul | ₹39,997 | ₹39,997 | ₹39,997 |
| 17 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,692 |
| 08 Jul | ₹36,750 | ₹36,750 | ₹36,750 |
| 07 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 22 Jun | ₹40,283 | ₹40,283 | ₹40,283 |
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 Makhana(Foxnut) 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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Makhana(Foxnut) was priced at this level in Prayagraj APMC on 12 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.