In the latest market update for 16 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,980 per quintal in Begamganj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,980
- Lowest Price Today₹2,760
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,980
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Wheat is about 15.5% above the period average, sitting just 2.3% 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
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 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 5 Ashta APMC | ₹3,841 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 8 Sailana APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 9 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 10 APMC Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,360 |
| 11 APMC Murum APMC | ₹3,350 |
| 12 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹3,300 |
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 ₹1,600 (48.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Begamganj APMC ranged between ₹2,110 and ₹3,050, with the average around ₹2,579. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,980 | ₹2,760 | ₹2,980 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,720 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,710 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,870 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,575 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,840 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,655 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,655 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,050 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,790 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,655 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,860 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,575 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,575 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,665 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,665 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,675 | ₹2,110 | ₹2,570 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,640 | ₹2,640 | ₹2,640 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,715 | ₹2,545 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,615 | ₹2,615 | ₹2,615 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,885 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,630 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,935 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,640 | ₹2,625 | ₹2,625 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,680 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,665 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,665 |
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
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Begamganj APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.