Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,450 per quintal in Colonelganj APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Wheat markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,450
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara Mill Quality)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Wheat is about 0.3% below the period average, sitting just 7.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹3,850 |
| 2 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,745 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 6 Palghar APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 Gulabganj APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹2,880 |
| 11 Shadora APMC | ₹2,865 |
| 12 Manvi APMC | ₹2,850 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (35.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Colonelganj APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,650, with the average around ₹2,458. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,460 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,584 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,483 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
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 headline Wheat rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Colonelganj APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.