Pulling together the 16 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,621 per quintal in Gairatganj APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹2,621
- Lowest Price Today₹2,525
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,621
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Wheat is about 0.4% above the period average, sitting just 27.2% 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 Gairatganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 7 Sailana APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 8 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,462 |
| 9 Bidar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 APMC Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,360 |
| 11 APMC Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,750 (53.8%) 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 Gairatganj APMC ranged between ₹2,035 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹2,610. 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 | ₹2,621 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,621 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹2,440 | ₹3,001 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,556 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,720 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,705 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,555 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,555 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,801 | ₹2,601 | ₹2,801 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,619 | ₹2,605 | ₹2,619 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,776 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,571 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,863 | ₹2,569 | ₹2,863 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,712 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,712 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,631 | ₹2,631 | ₹2,631 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,541 | ₹2,501 | ₹2,541 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,640 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,550 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,405 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,405 |
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
The day's best Wheat rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Gairatganj 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.