From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Wheat is about 4.0% above the period average, sitting just 3.7% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,000 (90.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹2,380 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹2,650 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,590 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,493 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,578 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,489 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,574 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,557 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,524 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,523 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,508 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,547 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,578 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,577 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,530 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,540 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Wheat yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Pukharayan 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.