As the 16 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Madakasira APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ragi(Finger Millet), clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,230 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Madakasira APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,230
- Lowest Price Today₹5,230
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,230
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRagi(Finger Millet) (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 7.8% above the period average and just 1.3% 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 Ragi(Finger Millet) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Madakasira APMC Leader | ₹5,230 |
| 2 Bhimunipatnam APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 HarappanaHalli APMC | ₹3,531 |
| 4 Arasikere APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 5 Periyapatna APMC | ₹3,100 |
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.
At ₹2,130 (68.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ragi(Finger Millet) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Ragi(Finger Millet) prices at Madakasira APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹4,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
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 Ragi(Finger Millet) 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 market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Madakasira APMC set the pace for Ragi(Finger Millet). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.