Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,645 per quintal in Barbigha APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Wheat arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,730
- Lowest Price Today₹2,585
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,645
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (147 Average)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 3.0% above the period average and just 3.1% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹6,300 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹4,640 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 7 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 8 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Hospet APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 10 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 11 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 12 Shamgarh APMC | ₹3,300 |
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.
That ₹3,000 (90.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Barbigha APMC ranged between ₹250 and ₹2,730, with the average around ₹2,567. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,730 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,645 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,645 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,645 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,720 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,630 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,670 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,670 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
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 headline Wheat rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Net-net, Barbigha APMC posted this Wheat rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.