In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,981 per quintal in Sitamau APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,981
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,981
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Lokwan)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 8.7% above the period average and right at 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,900 |
| 2 Bina APMC | ₹4,821 |
| 3 Lateri APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 8 Sailana APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 9 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,462 |
| 10 Bidar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 APMC Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,360 |
| 12 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹3,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,600 (48.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Wheat prices at Sitamau APMC ranged between ₹2,320 and ₹2,981, with the average around ₹2,742. 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 | ₹2,981 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,981 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,960 | ₹2,672 | ₹2,960 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,740 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,740 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,760 | ₹2,533 | ₹2,760 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,812 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,670 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,670 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,746 | ₹2,591 | ₹2,701 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,675 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,675 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,656 | ₹2,391 | ₹2,635 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,751 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,651 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,806 | ₹2,551 | ₹2,761 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,699 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,699 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,861 | ₹2,548 | ₹2,760 |
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
Going to the top Wheat market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sitamau APMC posted this Wheat rate on 16 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.