In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,611 per quintal in Sonkatch APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Sonkatch APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,710
- Lowest Price Today₹2,352
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,611
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Wheat about 5.5% above the period average, and just 5.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ashoknagar APMC Leader | ₹4,650 |
| 2 Bina APMC | ₹4,018 |
| 3 Shujalpur APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,740 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 10 Dewas APMC | ₹3,056 |
| 11 Chhindwara APMC | ₹3,040 |
| 12 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹1,650 (55.0%) 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 Sonkatch APMC ranged between ₹951 and ₹2,761, with the average around ₹2,474. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,710 | ₹2,352 | ₹2,611 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,735 | ₹2,361 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,722 | ₹2,401 | ₹2,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,610 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,590 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,528 | ₹2,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,686 | ₹2,411 | ₹2,638 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,510 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,701 | ₹2,376 | ₹2,650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,722 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,650 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,720 | ₹2,375 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,575 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,575 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,687 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,540 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,664 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,471 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Wheat today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In a nutshell, Wheat was priced at this level in Sonkatch APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.