In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Soyabean was quoted at ₹6,990 per quintal in APMC Akola APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Soyabean Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Soyabean arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,990
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommoditySoyabean (Yellow)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Soyabean rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Soyabean is about 15.9% above the period average, sitting just 4.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Soyabean rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 APMC Umarga APMC | ₹8,950 |
| 7 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹7,325 |
| 8 APMC Udgir APMC | ₹7,275 |
| 9 APMC Devani APMC | ₹7,255 |
| 10 APMC Ambejogai APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Nizamabad APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 APMC Latur APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
The ₹3,750 (51.7%) 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, Soyabean prices at APMC Akola APMC ranged between ₹4,300 and ₹7,311, with the average around ₹6,032. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,990 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,305 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,155 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,280 | ₹6,505 | ₹7,140 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,870 | ₹5,950 | ₹6,570 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,790 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,675 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,855 | ₹5,945 | ₹6,595 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,625 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,595 | ₹5,450 | ₹5,535 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,705 | ₹5,395 | ₹5,680 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,965 | ₹5,395 | ₹5,720 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,311 | ₹5,445 | ₹5,825 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,625 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,255 | ₹5,350 | ₹5,945 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,940 | ₹5,350 | ₹5,580 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,870 | ₹5,745 | ₹5,785 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,255 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,990 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,070 | ₹5,395 | ₹5,920 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,245 | ₹5,695 | ₹6,180 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,195 | ₹5,595 | ₹5,950 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,955 | ₹5,650 | ₹5,795 |
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 Soyabean, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Soyabean rate at APMC Akola APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.