In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Bilsi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Wheat arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Sharbati)
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.
Today's rate is about 4.5% above the period average and just 7.1% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,750 (53.8%) 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 Bilsi APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,488. 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 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,656 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,540 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,540 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,660 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,540 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,503 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹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
The day's best Wheat rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Bilsi 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.