In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Soyabean was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Gandai APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Soyabean Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommoditySoyabean (Soyabeen)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Soyabean about 8.7% below the period average, and just 13.8% 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
The table below lines up Soyabean rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gandai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Arnod APMC | ₹7,981 |
| 12 Modasa APMC | ₹7,105 |
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.
The ₹3,895 (54.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Soyabean prices at Gandai APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹6,131. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 28 Jun | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 19 Jun | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Jun | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
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 Soyabean yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: Gandai APMC reported Soyabean at this level on 12 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.