In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,525 per quintal in Mehmoodabad APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Wheat yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,560
- Lowest Price Today₹2,480
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,525
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
At this level, Wheat is about 0.6% above the period average, sitting just 2.9% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mehmoodabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Shujalpur APMC Leader | ₹3,951 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,790 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,740 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 10 Dewas APMC | ₹3,056 |
| 11 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Bhopal APMC | ₹2,949 |
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 ₹1,002 (34.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Mehmoodabad APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,509. 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 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,525 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,552 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,538 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,562 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,562 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,548 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,551 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,530 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,558 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,552 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,583 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,480 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,557 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,549 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,546 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,580 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,552 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,485 | ₹2,493 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,580 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,551 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Mehmoodabad APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.