In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,695 per quintal in Bhavnagar 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,695
- Lowest Price Today₹2,695
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,695
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Wheat is about 4.7% above the period average — just 6.6% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bhavnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹6,300 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Sehore APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 6 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Hospet APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 9 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 10 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 11 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 12 Gadag APMC | ₹3,248 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
A spread of ₹3,052 (94.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Bhavnagar APMC ranged between ₹2,265 and ₹2,885, with the average around ₹2,575. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,695 | ₹2,695 | ₹2,695 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,885 | ₹2,885 | ₹2,885 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,732 | ₹2,732 | ₹2,732 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,705 | ₹2,705 | ₹2,705 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,760 | ₹2,760 | ₹2,760 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,795 | ₹2,795 | ₹2,795 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,620 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,620 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,855 | ₹2,855 | ₹2,855 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,842 | ₹2,718 | ₹2,754 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,595 | ₹2,595 | ₹2,595 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,692 | ₹2,692 | ₹2,692 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,688 | ₹2,688 | ₹2,688 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,672 | ₹2,672 | ₹2,672 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,552 | ₹2,552 | ₹2,552 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,448 | ₹2,448 | ₹2,448 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,390 | ₹2,390 | ₹2,390 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,602 | ₹2,602 | ₹2,602 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,662 | ₹2,662 | ₹2,662 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Bhavnagar APMC logged this Wheat rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.