In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Ghaziabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Makhana(Foxnut), clocking the day's best rate at ₹82,149 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Makhana(Foxnut) Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,48,500
- Lowest Price Today₹35,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹82,149
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMakhana(Foxnut) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Makhana(Foxnut) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Makhana(Foxnut) is about 52.6% above the period average — just 69.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Makhana(Foxnut) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ghaziabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹82,149 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹41,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Makhana(Foxnut).
That ₹40,899 (99.2%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Makhana(Foxnut) prices at Ghaziabad APMC ranged between ₹35,000 and ₹2,64,995, with the average around ₹53,831. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,48,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹82,149 |
| 16 Oct | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹40,600 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,159 |
| 14 Oct | ₹37,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹37,083 |
| 13 Oct | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹81,100 | ₹81,100 | ₹81,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹36,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,664 |
| 20 Sep | ₹80,100 | ₹80,100 | ₹80,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,09,209 | ₹59,429 | ₹77,003 |
| 17 Sep | ₹35,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,264 |
| 16 Sep | ₹37,907 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,245 |
| 15 Sep | ₹40,600 | ₹38,570 | ₹40,261 |
| 14 Sep | ₹82,381 | ₹35,000 | ₹43,521 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,49,400 | ₹35,500 | ₹50,285 |
| 10 Sep | ₹39,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,264 |
| 09 Sep | ₹80,100 | ₹35,000 | ₹49,820 |
| 08 Sep | ₹80,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹39,982 |
| 07 Sep | ₹40,711 | ₹35,000 | ₹38,550 |
| 06 Sep | ₹82,381 | ₹82,381 | ₹82,381 |
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
Before carting Makhana(Foxnut) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Makhana(Foxnut) found its strongest bid at Ghaziabad APMC on 17 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.