In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Ichhawar APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,830
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.8% below the period average and just 49.0% short of 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
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
A spread of ₹1,750 (53.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Ichhawar APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,101, with the average around ₹2,648. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,830 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,730 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,101 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,840 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,651 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,802 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,650 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,911 | ₹2,541 | ₹2,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,840 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,731 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,851 | ₹2,825 | ₹2,851 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,855 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,915 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,890 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,965 | ₹2,621 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,730 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,150 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,680 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,689 | ₹2,689 | ₹2,689 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,930 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,870 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,650 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,871 | ₹2,566 | ₹2,871 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,720 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,880 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,880 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Wheat yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ichhawar 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.