Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Ichhawar APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹2,831
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Wheat is about 1.9% above the period average, sitting just 47.1% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ichhawar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹6,300 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 5 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 Hospet APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 7 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 8 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 9 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 10 Gadag APMC | ₹3,248 |
| 11 APMC Shevgaon APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹3,190 |
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.
At ₹3,110 (97.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Ichhawar APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,101, with the average around ₹2,649. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,831 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Wheat market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Ichhawar APMC on 17 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.