In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,520 per quintal in Maholi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,550
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,520
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.3% above the period average and just 10.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 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.
At ₹2,902 (85.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Maholi APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,805, with the average around ₹2,462. 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 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,520 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,508 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,705 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,667 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,529 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,705 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,623 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,630 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,575 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,704 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,725 | ₹2,720 | ₹2,723 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,730 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,585 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,555 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Maholi APMC posted this Wheat rate on 19 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.