As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Medium)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Wheat about 2.8% above the period average, and just 24.9% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ashoknagar APMC Leader | ₹4,650 |
| 2 Shujalpur APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 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 Sironj APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 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.
The ₹1,701 (57.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Wheat prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹2,425 and ₹3,460, with the average around ₹2,528. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,440 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,460 | ₹3,340 | ₹3,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,463 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 05 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,450 | ₹3,410 | ₹3,423 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 21 Jun | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Wheat, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Wheat was priced at this level in Varanasi APMC on 18 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.