Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,508 per quintal in Powayan APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹2,530
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,508
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 0.2% below the period average — just 7.1% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bangarpet APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,990 |
| 3 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹4,960 |
| 4 Sironj APMC | ₹4,205 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,735 |
| 8 Nagpur APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 9 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sangli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Nira(Saswad) APMC | ₹3,050 |
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.
That ₹1,950 (63.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Powayan APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,513. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,594 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,627 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,569 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,680 | ₹2,495 | ₹2,569 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,633 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,655 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,654 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,693 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,535 | ₹2,515 | ₹2,529 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,530 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,523 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,574 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,652 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,610 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,655 | ₹2,655 | ₹2,655 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,659 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,623 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,610 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,597 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,530 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,525 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,620 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,556 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,615 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,510 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,540 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,520 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,628 |
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
Farmers comparing Wheat rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Powayan APMC logged this Wheat rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.