With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lahar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wheat, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,628 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,628
- Lowest Price Today₹2,577
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,628
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
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 4.1% above the period average and just 2.7% 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
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 Lahar APMC Leader | ₹2,628 |
| 2 Baikunthpur APMC | ₹2,540 |
| 3 Umariya APMC | ₹2,411 |
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 ₹217 (9.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Lahar APMC ranged between ₹2,120 and ₹2,701, with the average around ₹2,524. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,628 | ₹2,577 | ₹2,628 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,690 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,650 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,701 | ₹2,524 | ₹2,701 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,625 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,580 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,637 | ₹2,531 | ₹2,637 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,575 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,575 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,572 | ₹2,572 | ₹2,572 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,604 | ₹2,386 | ₹2,570 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,598 | ₹2,536 | ₹2,578 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,676 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,570 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,679 | ₹2,431 | ₹2,572 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,616 | ₹2,551 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,616 | ₹2,445 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,619 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,608 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,624 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,612 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,601 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,613 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,610 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,615 | ₹2,576 | ₹2,610 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,630 | ₹2,586 | ₹2,608 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,655 | ₹2,521 | ₹2,610 |
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
When picking where to sell Wheat, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Lahar APMC set the pace for Wheat. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.