Pulling together the 21 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,505 per quintal in Basti APMC. This is one of several Wheat rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,505
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Wheat is about 1.1% above the period average — just 5.5% short of 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
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹4,750 |
| 2 APMC Nandgaon APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹3,655 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,625 |
| 5 APMC Palghar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 APMC Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Shamli APMC | ₹3,330 |
| 8 APMC Kopargaon APMC | ₹3,281 |
| 9 APMC Purna APMC | ₹3,251 |
| 10 APMC Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC | ₹3,226 |
| 11 Taal APMC | ₹3,151 |
| 12 Nimbahera APMC | ₹3,125 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
At ₹1,625 (52.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,650, with the average around ₹2,477. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,505 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,455 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,452 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,565 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,483 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,456 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,460 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,625 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,581 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,478 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,557 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,518 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,560 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,483 |
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
Before carting Wheat to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To wrap up, Basti APMC logged this Wheat rate on 21 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.