Pulling together the 16 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,775 per quintal in Badnawar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Wheat yards.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,940
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,775
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
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.
At this level, Wheat is about 7.6% above the period average, sitting just 15.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Badnawar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,900 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 6 Sailana APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 7 Bidar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 APMC Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,360 |
| 9 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 APMC Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 APMC Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC | ₹3,202 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,698 (53.0%) 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 Badnawar APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,265, with the average around ₹2,579. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,940 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,775 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,045 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,760 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,265 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,835 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,850 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,895 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,780 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,755 | ₹2,105 | ₹2,725 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,740 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,685 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,760 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,745 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,875 | ₹2,175 | ₹2,715 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,815 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,730 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,885 | ₹2,105 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,715 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,845 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,745 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,925 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,825 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,620 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,835 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,770 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,571 | ₹2,755 |
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
Before carting Wheat to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Badnawar APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.