In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,635 per quintal in Barad APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,635
- Lowest Price Today₹2,452
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,635
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
Right now Wheat is about 7.0% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹4,200 |
| 2 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,805 |
| 3 Gadag APMC | ₹3,690 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,675 |
| 5 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,670 |
| 6 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 7 APMC Palghar APMC | ₹3,320 |
| 8 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,290 |
| 9 APMC Murum APMC | ₹3,276 |
| 10 APMC Hingoli APMC | ₹3,225 |
| 11 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 APMC Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,000 (31.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Barad APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,635, with the average around ₹2,462. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹2,635 | ₹2,452 | ₹2,635 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,291 | ₹2,580 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,576 | ₹2,576 | ₹2,576 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,616 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,616 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,582 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,582 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,610 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,610 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,620 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,620 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,598 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,565 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,610 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,610 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,590 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,590 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,560 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,560 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,621 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,621 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,530 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,411 | ₹2,423 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,425 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,450 |
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
Farmers comparing Wheat rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Barad APMC on 12 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.