In the latest market update for 20 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,650 per quintal in Katni APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
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₹2,650
- Lowest Price Today₹2,640
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Mill Quality)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Wheat is about 6.1% above the period average — just 10.2% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rahuri(Vambori) APMC Leader | ₹3,067 |
| 2 APMC Karjat APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 APMC Karmala APMC | ₹2,811 |
| 4 Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC | ₹2,811 |
| 5 Gandhwani APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Mundi APMC | ₹2,795 |
| 7 APMC Paithan APMC | ₹2,791 |
| 8 Dhrol APMC | ₹2,780 |
| 9 Chhapiheda APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Bhanpura APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Khalilabad APMC | ₹2,712 |
| 12 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹2,700 |
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 ₹367 (13.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Katni APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,950, with the average around ₹2,498. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,650 | ₹2,640 | ₹2,650 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,595 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,590 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,640 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,640 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,525 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,525 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,661 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,629 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,540 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,530 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,819 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,670 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,540 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,620 | ₹2,420 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,646 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,606 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,690 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,620 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,571 | ₹2,571 | ₹2,571 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,605 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
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
Selling Wheat well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Katni APMC on 20 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.