In the price report dated 17 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Baikunthpur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹2,550
- Lowest Price Today₹2,470
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- 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.
This puts Wheat about 3.1% above the period average, and just 4.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹4,640 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 7 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 8 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Hospet APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 10 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 11 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 12 Gadag APMC | ₹3,248 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹3,052 (94.0%) 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 Baikunthpur APMC ranged between ₹2,250 and ₹2,680, with the average around ₹2,473. 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 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,530 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,520 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,525 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,525 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,525 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,510 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,535 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,535 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,520 | ₹2,485 | ₹2,520 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,510 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,510 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,515 | ₹2,495 | ₹2,505 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,530 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,510 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,560 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,575 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,575 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,565 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,560 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,575 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,565 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,585 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,575 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,605 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,590 |
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
Selling Wheat well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Baikunthpur APMC reported Wheat at this level on 17 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.