In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,450 per quintal in Gadarwada APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,450
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Mill Quality)
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.
Right now Wheat is about 0.9% below the period average — just 6.9% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ashoknagar APMC Leader | ₹4,650 |
| 2 Bina APMC | ₹4,018 |
| 3 Shujalpur APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,740 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Gadarwada APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,632, with the average around ₹2,472. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,621 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,614 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,611 | ₹2,589 | ₹2,611 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,615 | ₹2,315 | ₹2,615 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,620 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,609 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹2,411 | ₹2,619 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,510 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹2,499 | ₹2,501 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,632 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,620 | ₹2,526 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,630 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,622 | ₹2,556 | ₹2,618 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,611 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,602 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,590 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,568 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,577 | ₹2,504 | ₹2,565 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,524 | ₹2,506 | ₹2,524 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,575 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,460 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,592 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,570 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,480 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,592 | ₹2,400 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Wheat, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Gadarwada APMC logged this Wheat rate on 18 Aug 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.