From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Pratapgarh APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Wheat is about 0.6% above the period average — just 16.4% 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
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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹3,000 (90.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Pratapgarh APMC ranged between ₹2,251 and ₹2,990, with the average around ₹2,485. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,920 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,835 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,610 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,475 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,990 | ₹2,690 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,930 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,466 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,425 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,880 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,461 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,402 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,432 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,640 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,476 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,844 | ₹2,570 | ₹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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pratapgarh APMC logged this Wheat rate on 17 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.