As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,530 per quintal in Shahganj APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,670
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,530
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.3% above the period average and just 5.6% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹4,350 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,730 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Palghar APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Hospet APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,380 |
| 10 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Nira(Saswad) APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹2,885 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
At ₹1,465 (50.8%), 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 Shahganj APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,680, with the average around ₹2,473. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,530 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,660 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,555 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,523 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,566 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,598 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,526 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,530 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,523 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,518 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,565 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,472 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,535 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,546 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,592 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,540 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,630 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,565 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Wheat traded at this rate in Shahganj APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.