In the latest market update for 19 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Dataganj APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Wheat is about 1.4% above the period average, sitting just 8.9% 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
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹6,302 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,050 |
| 4 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 APMC Rahuri APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 7 APMC Kalyan APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,655 |
| 10 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,640 |
| 11 Chirgaon APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 12 APMC Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,902 (85.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Dataganj APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,515. 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 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,552 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,755 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹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
Before carting Wheat to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Dataganj APMC on 19 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.