In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Jiaganj 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
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Wheat arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Sonalika)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.7% above the period average and just 1.8% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jiaganj 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.
At ₹1,002 (34.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Jiaganj APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,731. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
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
Going to the top Wheat market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Jiaganj APMC posted this Wheat rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.