As fresh arrivals settled on 22 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,580 per quintal in Barbigha APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
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₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (147 Average)
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.
Today's rate is about 1.6% above the period average and just 4.4% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Barbigha APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹4,086 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Sangli APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,710 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 6 Vaduj APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Badnagar APMC | ₹2,831 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 Saharanpur APMC | ₹2,764 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹2,725 |
| 12 Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC | ₹2,711 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,375 (50.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Barbigha APMC ranged between ₹250 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,539. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,660 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,575 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,660 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,575 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,660 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,645 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹250 | ₹2,575 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,630 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
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, Barbigha APMC posted this Wheat rate on 22 Aug 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.