In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,362 per quintal in Mau(Chitrakut) 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,362
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
This puts Wheat about 1.3% below the period average, and just 9.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganjbasoda APMC Leader | ₹4,425 |
| 2 Badarwas APMC | ₹4,110 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 5 Palghar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 7 Bagalkot APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Sehore APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sangli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Bilaspur APMC | ₹3,169 |
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.
At ₹1,256 (39.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Mau(Chitrakut) APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,393. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,362 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,565 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,565 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,434 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,383 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,488 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,326 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,446 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,441 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,487 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,305 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Wheat was priced at this level in Mau(Chitrakut) APMC on 20 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.