In today's crop-price rundown for 26 Aug 2026, Makhana(Foxnut) was quoted at ₹38,200 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹38,200
- Lowest Price Today₹38,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹38,200
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityMakhana(Foxnut) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Makhana(Foxnut) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Makhana(Foxnut) about 10.3% below the period average, and just 64.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Makhana(Foxnut) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹1,48,699 |
| 2 Hapur APMC | ₹94,670 |
| 3 Mathura APMC | ₹90,037 |
| 4 Badayoun APMC | ₹70,000 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹41,296 |
| 6 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹40,000 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹38,200 |
| 8 Saharanpur APMC | ₹36,876 |
| 9 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹36,743 |
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 ₹1,11,957 (304.7%), 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 Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹1,07,978, with the average around ₹42,572. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹38,200 | ₹38,200 | ₹38,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,712 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,07,978 | ₹89,850 | ₹1,01,767 |
| 20 Aug | ₹82,123 | ₹82,123 | ₹82,123 |
| 19 Aug | ₹43,500 | ₹38,500 | ₹41,237 |
| 18 Aug | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹48,613 |
| 14 Aug | ₹41,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,346 |
| 11 Aug | ₹43,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹40,616 |
| 10 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,903 |
| 08 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹32,400 | ₹31,500 | ₹32,012 |
| 05 Aug | ₹31,500 | ₹31,500 | ₹31,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹34,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,784 |
| 30 Jul | ₹35,519 | ₹26,664 | ₹30,998 |
| 29 Jul | ₹34,600 | ₹26,000 | ₹31,373 |
| 28 Jul | ₹56,260 | ₹30,000 | ₹34,096 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,02,230 | ₹25,000 | ₹52,851 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Makhana(Foxnut) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Makhana(Foxnut) was priced at this level in Varanasi APMC on 26 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.