Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,675 per quintal in Paatan APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,675
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,675
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
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.
Right now Wheat is about 5.0% above the period average — just 10.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
A spread of ₹3,000 (90.9%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Paatan APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,985, with the average around ₹2,548. 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 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,675 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,795 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,575 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,680 | ₹2,605 | ₹2,670 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,630 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,630 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,675 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,675 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,985 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,590 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,590 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,590 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,565 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,595 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,590 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,615 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,615 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,635 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,620 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,645 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,580 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,655 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,590 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,595 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,690 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,605 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,690 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,615 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,785 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,650 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,630 | ₹2,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,755 | ₹2,205 | ₹2,695 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,670 |
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 Wheat 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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Paatan APMC logged this Wheat rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.