Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
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 0.4% below the period average — just 13.0% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Nagpur APMC | ₹3,425 |
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.
That ₹2,877 (84.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,875, with the average around ₹2,509. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,532 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,520 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,710 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,657 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,720 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,609 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,670 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,511 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,670 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,529 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,533 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,490 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,875 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,514 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,564 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,541 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Barabanki APMC on 19 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.