Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,512 per quintal in Kaij APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Wheat markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,552
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,512
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
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 2.8% above the period average — just 2.8% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganjbasoda APMC Leader | ₹4,106 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,745 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 Palghar APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 9 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Gulabganj APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Dewas APMC | ₹2,979 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
A spread of ₹1,127 (37.8%) 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 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Wheat prices at Kaij APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,584, with the average around ₹2,444. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,552 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,512 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,584 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,361 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,350 |
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, Kaij APMC logged this Wheat rate on 17 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.