In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,522 per quintal in Banda APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,425
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,522
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Wheat is about 0.6% above the period average — just 55.0% 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Phaltan APMC Leader | ₹3,200 |
| 2 APMC Shevgaon APMC | ₹3,025 |
| 3 APMC Paithan APMC | ₹2,951 |
| 4 Manawar APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 5 Khargone APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 6 Raisen APMC | ₹2,806 |
| 7 Loharda APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 8 Dhar APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 Sarangpur APMC | ₹2,770 |
| 10 Devariya APMC | ₹2,769 |
| 11 Durgapur APMC | ₹2,765 |
| 12 Naugarh APMC | ₹2,761 |
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 ₹439 (15.9%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Banda APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹2,507. 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 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,522 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,426 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,610 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,610 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,580 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,557 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,484 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,572 | ₹2,511 | ₹2,572 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,540 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,540 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,545 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,545 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,533 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,540 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,478 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,560 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,558 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,520 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,651 | ₹2,526 | ₹2,560 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,569 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,440 |
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
Before carting Wheat to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Banda APMC on 18 Oct 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.