In today's crop-price rundown for 26 Aug 2026, Banthara APMC stood at the front of the pack for Soanf, clocking the day's best rate at ₹19,702 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Soanf Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹34,099
- Lowest Price Today₹16,323
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,702
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommoditySoanf (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Soanf about 49.4% below the period average, and just 71.1% 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 Soanf rates across active mandis for 26 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹19,702 |
| 2 Mathura APMC | ₹18,540 |
| 3 Jalalabad APMC | ₹12,029 |
| 4 Unjha APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Botad APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Siddhpur APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 7 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Lucknow APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Soanf.
The ₹14,702 (294.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Soanf prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹15,300 and ₹68,095, with the average around ₹38,971. 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 | ₹34,099 | ₹16,323 | ₹19,702 |
| 24 Aug | ₹63,215 | ₹35,000 | ₹40,940 |
| 22 Aug | ₹30,145 | ₹30,145 | ₹30,145 |
| 17 Aug | ₹68,095 | ₹31,402 | ₹42,121 |
| 15 Aug | ₹51,000 | ₹51,000 | ₹51,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹29,658 | ₹29,658 | ₹29,658 |
| 06 Aug | ₹15,300 | ₹15,300 | ₹15,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹56,220 | ₹26,820 | ₹35,449 |
| 30 Jul | ₹49,800 | ₹49,800 | ₹49,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹51,000 | ₹51,000 | ₹51,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹51,000 | ₹51,000 | ₹51,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹63,000 | ₹30,004 | ₹53,153 |
| 18 Jul | ₹29,480 | ₹29,480 | ₹29,480 |
| 07 Jul | ₹15,300 | ₹15,300 | ₹15,300 |
| 06 Jul | ₹28,748 | ₹28,748 | ₹28,748 |
| 02 Jul | ₹61,903 | ₹54,370 | ₹56,248 |
| 29 Jun | ₹51,000 | ₹23,020 | ₹36,332 |
| 26 Jun | ₹61,900 | ₹35,000 | ₹47,391 |
| 20 Jun | ₹63,000 | ₹43,397 | ₹57,689 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Soanf yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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: Banthara APMC was the market to beat for Soanf on 26 Aug 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.