In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,555 per quintal in Padampur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,578
- Lowest Price Today₹2,424
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,555
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 1.8% above the period average and just 13.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Padampur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Shujalpur APMC Leader | ₹3,951 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,790 |
| 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 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Bhopal APMC | ₹2,949 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,002 (34.0%) 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 Padampur APMC ranged between ₹2,251 and ₹2,953, with the average around ₹2,510. 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 | ₹2,578 | ₹2,424 | ₹2,555 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,944 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,590 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,791 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,587 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,691 | ₹2,385 | ₹2,581 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,932 | ₹2,596 | ₹2,607 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,626 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,606 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,791 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,611 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,932 | ₹2,605 | ₹2,650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,621 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,608 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,594 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,771 | ₹2,571 | ₹2,601 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,929 | ₹2,517 | ₹2,578 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,565 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,581 | ₹2,545 | ₹2,581 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,571 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,601 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,570 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,536 | ₹2,606 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,715 | ₹2,402 | ₹2,609 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,719 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,571 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,856 | ₹2,511 | ₹2,576 |
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
For Wheat, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Padampur APMC posted this Wheat rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.