Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,565 per quintal in Ambaha APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹2,565
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,565
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 5.0% above the period average, sitting just 1.0% 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sehore APMC Leader | ₹4,301 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,745 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 7 Palghar APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Gulabganj APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Dewas APMC | ₹2,979 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹2,880 |
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.
The ₹1,421 (49.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Ambaha APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,590, with the average around ₹2,444. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,565 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,565 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,565 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,560 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,560 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,565 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,560 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,580 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,575 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,590 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,470 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,455 | ₹2,415 | ₹2,450 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,435 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,425 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,430 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,430 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,410 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,435 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,435 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,425 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,425 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Ambaha APMC on 17 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.