In the price report dated 17 Aug 2026, Pune APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ragi(Finger Millet), clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ragi(Finger Millet) Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,700
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRagi(Finger Millet) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Ragi(Finger Millet) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.0% below the period average and just 5.2% 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
The table below lines up Ragi(Finger Millet) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pune APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pune APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Bhimunipatnam APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Madakasira APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 4 Thirukovilur APMC | ₹3,663 |
| 5 Vaniyambadi APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Hosadurga APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Manvi APMC | ₹3,305 |
| 8 Davangere APMC | ₹3,264 |
| 9 Honnali APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Gundlupet APMC | ₹3,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,500 (83.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Ragi(Finger Millet) prices at Pune APMC ranged between ₹5,100 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹5,502. 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 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
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 Ragi(Finger Millet) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Pune 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.