Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Oct 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,655 per quintal in Shekhpura APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,740
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,655
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityWheat (147 Average)
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.
At this level, Wheat is about 3.3% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% 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 Oct 2026, so you can see where Shekhpura APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Shevgaon APMC Leader | ₹3,025 |
| 2 Khargone APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 3 Raisen APMC | ₹2,806 |
| 4 Manawar APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 5 Dhar APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Durgapur APMC | ₹2,765 |
| 7 Loharda APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Asansol APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Chhapiheda APMC | ₹2,730 |
| 10 Lashkar APMC | ₹2,705 |
| 11 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹2,700 |
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 ₹325 (12.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Shekhpura APMC ranged between ₹2,425 and ₹2,740, with the average around ₹2,569. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹2,740 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,655 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,735 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,655 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,620 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,720 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,645 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,720 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,670 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,650 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,640 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,580 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,575 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Wheat yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Shekhpura APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.