In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Makhana(Foxnut) was quoted at ₹35,880 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. This is one of several Makhana(Foxnut) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Makhana(Foxnut) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Makhana(Foxnut) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹35,880
- Lowest Price Today₹35,880
- Average (Modal) Price₹35,880
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityMakhana(Foxnut) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Makhana(Foxnut) is about 5.0% below the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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
Here's how Makhana(Foxnut) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹1,23,097 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹42,500 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹41,000 |
| 4 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹40,300 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹36,479 |
| 7 Saharanpur APMC | ₹35,880 |
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.
At ₹87,217 (243.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Makhana(Foxnut) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Makhana(Foxnut) prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹30,000 and ₹51,260, with the average around ₹37,784. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹36,400 | ₹36,400 | ₹36,400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹34,320 | ₹34,320 | ₹34,320 |
| 18 Oct | ₹33,350 | ₹31,200 | ₹32,590 |
| 15 Oct | ₹36,400 | ₹36,400 | ₹36,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹36,500 | ₹36,400 | ₹36,448 |
| 23 Sep | ₹41,700 | ₹41,700 | ₹41,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹36,400 | ₹36,400 | ₹36,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹42,735 | ₹41,850 | ₹41,988 |
| 18 Sep | ₹51,260 | ₹31,200 | ₹37,947 |
| 17 Sep | ₹42,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹41,600 | ₹41,600 | ₹41,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹41,600 | ₹35,525 | ₹40,306 |
| 10 Sep | ₹41,600 | ₹35,000 | ₹38,487 |
| 09 Sep | ₹41,600 | ₹33,900 | ₹37,639 |
| 07 Sep | ₹42,630 | ₹35,525 | ₹39,610 |
| 06 Sep | ₹36,800 | ₹36,400 | ₹36,604 |
| 04 Sep | ₹36,400 | ₹36,400 | ₹36,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹36,400 | ₹31,200 | ₹34,750 |
| 30 Aug | ₹44,186 | ₹36,400 | ₹38,069 |
| 29 Aug | ₹50,200 | ₹30,000 | ₹36,226 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Makhana(Foxnut) stood at Saharanpur APMC on 17 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.