In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Oct 2026, APMC Pune APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ragi(Finger Millet), clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,650 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put APMC Pune APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,650
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityRagi(Finger Millet) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Ragi(Finger Millet) about 2.2% above the period average, and just 5.8% 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
This table ranks Ragi(Finger Millet) rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Pune APMC Leader | ₹5,650 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Bhimunipatnam APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Gubbi APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Periyapatna APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 HarappanaHalli APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Honnali APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Kadur 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 ₹2,650 (88.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Ragi(Finger Millet) prices at APMC Pune APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,526. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,650 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,650 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,450 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,350 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,550 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,400 |
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
When picking where to sell Ragi(Finger Millet), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
The takeaway: APMC Pune APMC was the market to beat for Ragi(Finger Millet) on 19 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.