In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,900 per quintal in Himatnagar APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹3,065
- Lowest Price Today₹2,895
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Sonalika)
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.
This puts Wheat about 7.6% above the period average, and just 8.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹6,300 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 4 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 6 Neemuch APMC | ₹3,451 |
| 7 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 9 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,270 |
| 10 APMC Shevgaon APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Sailana APMC | ₹3,195 |
| 12 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹3,190 |
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 ₹3,110 (97.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Himatnagar APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹3,180, with the average around ₹2,696. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,065 | ₹2,895 | ₹2,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,955 | ₹2,845 | ₹2,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,020 | ₹2,840 | ₹2,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,985 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,915 | ₹2,810 | ₹2,850 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,905 | ₹2,595 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,965 | ₹2,720 | ₹2,850 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,045 | ₹2,745 | ₹2,850 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,965 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,780 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,940 | ₹2,740 | ₹2,850 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,945 | ₹2,625 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,950 | ₹2,825 | ₹2,875 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,955 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,860 | ₹2,625 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,975 | ₹2,745 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,925 | ₹2,760 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,955 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,955 | ₹2,615 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,920 | ₹2,665 | ₹2,750 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Wheat, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
The takeaway: Himatnagar APMC reported Wheat at this level on 17 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.