Across the reporting yards on 12 Aug 2026, Makhana(Foxnut) was quoted at ₹40,027 per quintal in Kanpur(Grain) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹40,176
- Lowest Price Today₹40,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹40,027
- Reporting Mandis6
- 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.
Today's rate is about 2.1% below the period average and just 50.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹40,027 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 6 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹40,000 |
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.
The ₹88,557 (221.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Makhana(Foxnut) prices at Kanpur(Grain) APMC ranged between ₹40,000 and ₹80,952, with the average around ₹40,885. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹40,176 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,027 |
| 10 Aug | ₹42,576 | ₹41,579 | ₹42,145 |
| 09 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹41,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,101 |
| 06 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹41,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,708 |
| 03 Aug | ₹40,478 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,245 |
| 01 Aug | ₹41,500 | ₹41,500 | ₹41,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹80,952 | ₹41,500 | ₹41,942 |
| 29 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹43,293 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,656 |
| 25 Jul | ₹40,582 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,206 |
| 23 Jul | ₹40,809 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,297 |
| 21 Jul | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹40,873 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,163 |
| 16 Jul | ₹43,356 | ₹43,356 | ₹43,356 |
| 15 Jul | ₹41,140 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,164 |
| 14 Jul | ₹40,100 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,012 |
| 13 Jul | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kanpur(Grain) APMC posted this Makhana(Foxnut) rate on 12 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.