With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Banthara APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Saag, clocking the day's best rate at ₹24,703 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Saag Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,703
- Lowest Price Today₹24,703
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,703
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Saag (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 28.4% below the period average and just 81.6% 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
This table ranks Sweet Saag rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹24,703 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹16,800 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹15,600 |
| 4 SMY Santoshgarh APMC | ₹1,150 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Saag.
A spread of ₹23,553 (2,048.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Saag prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹21,685 and ₹1,34,547, with the average around ₹34,487. 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 | ₹24,703 | ₹24,703 | ₹24,703 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,25,715 | ₹26,857 | ₹31,311 |
| 15 Oct | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹80,609 | ₹25,645 | ₹34,029 |
| 13 Oct | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,28,688 | ₹25,865 | ₹33,814 |
| 23 Sep | ₹39,129 | ₹26,667 | ₹31,823 |
| 18 Sep | ₹42,857 | ₹22,954 | ₹23,934 |
| 15 Sep | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,25,715 | ₹24,445 | ₹31,465 |
| 04 Sep | ₹26,500 | ₹26,500 | ₹26,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹35,757 | ₹22,515 | ₹24,528 |
| 02 Sep | ₹24,445 | ₹24,445 | ₹24,445 |
| 31 Aug | ₹39,000 | ₹24,899 | ₹28,651 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,14,293 | ₹39,000 | ₹45,845 |
| 26 Aug | ₹54,684 | ₹25,445 | ₹36,162 |
| 25 Aug | ₹39,532 | ₹39,532 | ₹39,532 |
| 24 Aug | ₹39,165 | ₹28,703 | ₹32,633 |
| 22 Aug | ₹35,757 | ₹22,723 | ₹23,274 |
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 day's best Sweet Saag rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Banthara APMC set the pace for Sweet Saag. 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.