Based on what the markets reported on 17 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,925 per quintal in Kurawar 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₹3,070
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,925
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 13.2% above the period average, sitting just 56.6% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹6,300 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 4 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 6 Neemuch APMC | ₹3,451 |
| 7 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 9 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,270 |
| 10 APMC Shevgaon APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Sailana APMC | ₹3,195 |
| 12 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹3,190 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
A spread of ₹3,110 (97.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Kurawar APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹6,745, with the average around ₹2,584. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,070 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,925 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,025 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,895 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,955 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,645 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,940 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,950 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,670 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,838 | ₹2,445 | ₹2,640 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,875 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,625 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,885 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,640 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,885 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,875 | ₹2,170 | ₹2,680 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,870 | ₹1,890 | ₹2,690 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,880 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,875 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,690 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,890 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,740 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,920 | ₹2,370 | ₹2,650 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,745 | ₹2,640 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,625 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,820 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,710 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,880 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,540 |
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
For Wheat, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Kurawar APMC on 17 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.