Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Makhana(Foxnut) was quoted at ₹40,000 per quintal in Gorakhpur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Makhana(Foxnut) yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Makhana(Foxnut) Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹40,000
- Lowest Price Today₹40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹40,000
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityMakhana(Foxnut) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Makhana(Foxnut) is about 0.5% below the period average, sitting just 1.7% 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gorakhpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹82,001 |
| 2 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹50,500 |
| 3 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹40,453 |
| 4 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 5 Saharanpur APMC | ₹36,400 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹36,195 |
| 7 Jangipura APMC | ₹2,100 |
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.
The ₹79,901 (3,804.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Makhana(Foxnut) prices at Gorakhpur APMC ranged between ₹40,000 and ₹40,677, with the average around ₹40,212. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹40,365 | ₹40,365 | ₹40,365 |
| 14 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹40,500 | ₹40,500 | ₹40,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹40,376 | ₹40,376 | ₹40,376 |
| 03 Aug | ₹40,677 | ₹40,677 | ₹40,677 |
| 05 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹40,642 | ₹40,621 | ₹40,632 |
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
When picking where to sell Makhana(Foxnut), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
All told, this is where Makhana(Foxnut) stood at Gorakhpur APMC on 21 Aug 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.