In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,560 per quintal in Shekhpura APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Wheat today.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,630
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,560
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date12 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.
At this level, Wheat is about 1.1% above the period average, sitting just 4.8% 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 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manawar APMC Leader | ₹2,705 |
| 2 Barbigha APMC | ₹2,560 |
| 3 Shekhpura APMC | ₹2,560 |
| 4 Panna APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 5 Umariya APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 6 Bahadurganj APMC | ₹2,350 |
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.
That ₹355 (15.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Shekhpura APMC ranged between ₹2,425 and ₹2,690, with the average around ₹2,533. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹2,630 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,575 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,610 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,630 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,690 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,575 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,625 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
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 headline Wheat rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Shekhpura APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.