Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,572 per quintal in Aligarh APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Wheat markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Wheat arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,572
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Wheat is about 2.1% above the period average — just 4.4% 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 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Aligarh APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹2,690, with the average around ₹2,518. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,572 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,620 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,527 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,623 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,507 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,690 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,634 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,534 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,517 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,511 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,668 |
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
The day's best Wheat rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Aligarh APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.