Based on what the markets reported on 17 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,850 per quintal in APMC HALVAD APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹3,010
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Wheat is about 7.8% above the period average, sitting just 6.3% 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
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 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 4 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 6 Neemuch APMC | ₹3,451 |
| 7 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 9 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,270 |
| 10 APMC Shevgaon APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Sailana APMC | ₹3,195 |
| 12 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹3,190 |
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.
That ₹3,110 (97.5%) 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 APMC HALVAD APMC ranged between ₹2,050 and ₹3,040, with the average around ₹2,643. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,010 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,850 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,040 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,015 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,850 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,940 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,965 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,850 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,840 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,775 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,975 | ₹2,415 | ₹2,825 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,870 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,825 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,845 | ₹2,455 | ₹2,775 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,915 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,880 | ₹2,770 | ₹2,850 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,935 | ₹2,755 | ₹2,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,915 | ₹2,740 | ₹2,825 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,840 | ₹2,765 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,890 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,880 | ₹2,625 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,835 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,815 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,750 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Wheat today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at APMC HALVAD 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.