Here's the 18 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Barabanki APMC stood at the front of the pack for Makhana(Foxnut), clocking the day's best rate at ₹1,27,523 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Barabanki APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,35,885
- Lowest Price Today₹1,21,460
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,27,523
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityMakhana(Foxnut) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Here's where today's Makhana(Foxnut) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Makhana(Foxnut) is about 8.0% below the period average, sitting just 25.6% 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
This table ranks Makhana(Foxnut) rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Barabanki APMC Leader | ₹1,27,523 |
| 2 Banthara APMC | ₹81,216 |
| 3 Agra APMC | ₹74,761 |
| 4 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹41,000 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹40,500 |
| 6 Sitapur APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 7 Lucknow APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 8 Mirzapur APMC | ₹39,834 |
| 9 Saharanpur APMC | ₹37,698 |
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.
That ₹89,824 (238.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Makhana(Foxnut) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 4-Day Trend
Over the last 4 days, Makhana(Foxnut) prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹1,03,817 and ₹1,71,420, with the average around ₹1,38,593. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹1,35,885 | ₹1,21,460 | ₹1,27,523 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,09,116 | ₹1,03,817 | ₹1,06,417 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,71,420 | ₹1,60,901 | ₹1,61,402 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,71,420 | ₹1,06,371 | ₹1,59,031 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Makhana(Foxnut), though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To sum up, Barabanki APMC led Makhana(Foxnut) on 18 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.