Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,975 per quintal in Fatehnagar APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,029
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,975
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Local)
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.
At this level, Wheat is about 12.7% above the period average, sitting just 1.8% 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
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Shamgarh APMC | ₹3,300 |
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 ₹3,000 (90.9%), 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 Fatehnagar APMC ranged between ₹2,303 and ₹3,029, with the average around ₹2,639. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,029 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,975 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,996 | ₹2,910 | ₹2,945 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,890 | ₹2,751 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,866 | ₹2,726 | ₹2,806 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,855 | ₹2,729 | ₹2,828 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,891 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,780 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,875 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,785 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,831 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,774 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,860 | ₹2,661 | ₹2,790 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,812 | ₹2,670 | ₹2,785 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,790 | ₹2,690 | ₹2,725 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,838 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,780 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,834 | ₹2,674 | ₹2,786 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,770 | ₹2,681 | ₹2,733 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,796 | ₹2,691 | ₹2,751 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,779 | ₹2,655 | ₹2,724 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,771 | ₹2,681 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,758 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,720 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,690 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,745 | ₹2,581 | ₹2,690 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Wheat, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Fatehnagar 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.