In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Barshi(Vairag) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,850
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Wheat is about 22.8% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Barshi APMC Leader | ₹4,300 |
| 2 Barshi(Vairag) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 APMC Shevgaon APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 4 Rahuri(Vambori) APMC | ₹3,067 |
| 5 APMC Karjat APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Guna APMC | ₹2,930 |
| 7 Manawar APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 8 Sadulshahar APMC | ₹2,813 |
| 9 Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC | ₹2,811 |
| 10 APMC Karmala APMC | ₹2,811 |
| 11 Shevgaon(Bodhegaon) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Gandhwani APMC | ₹2,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,500 (53.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Wheat prices at Barshi(Vairag) APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹3,611, with the average around ₹2,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹2,850 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,611 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,740 | ₹2,740 | ₹2,740 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,676 | ₹2,676 | ₹2,676 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,121 | ₹3,121 | ₹3,121 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,751 | ₹2,751 | ₹2,751 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,911 | ₹2,651 | ₹2,690 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,802 | ₹2,730 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,651 | ₹2,651 | ₹2,651 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,626 | ₹2,626 | ₹2,626 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Barshi(Vairag) APMC on 20 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.