Pulling together the 10 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Makhana(Foxnut) was quoted at ₹40,532 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Makhana(Foxnut) Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹41,000
- Lowest Price Today₹40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹40,532
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date10 Sep 2026
- CommodityMakhana(Foxnut) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Makhana(Foxnut) is about 4.4% below the period average, sitting just 62.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Makhana(Foxnut) rates across the markets that reported on 10 Sep 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹1,48,852 |
| 2 DADRI APMC | ₹1,06,664 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹42,000 |
| 4 Varanasi APMC | ₹40,532 |
| 5 Agra APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 6 Saharanpur APMC | ₹38,487 |
| 7 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹35,264 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,13,589 (322.1%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Makhana(Foxnut) prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹1,07,978, with the average around ₹42,414. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | ₹41,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,532 |
| 09 Sep | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹60,472 | ₹39,000 | ₹40,285 |
| 31 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,440 |
| 30 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹38,467 |
| 29 Aug | ₹94,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹49,720 |
| 27 Aug | ₹88,023 | ₹38,200 | ₹45,890 |
| 26 Aug | ₹38,200 | ₹38,200 | ₹38,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,712 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,07,978 | ₹89,850 | ₹1,01,767 |
| 20 Aug | ₹82,123 | ₹82,123 | ₹82,123 |
| 19 Aug | ₹43,500 | ₹38,500 | ₹41,237 |
| 18 Aug | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹48,613 |
| 14 Aug | ₹41,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,346 |
| 11 Aug | ₹43,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹40,616 |
| 10 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,903 |
| 08 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
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
The headline Makhana(Foxnut) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Makhana(Foxnut) stood at Varanasi APMC on 10 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.