In the mandi rate roundup for 22 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,610 per quintal in Babra APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,670
- Lowest Price Today₹2,555
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,610
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Medium)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.9% above the period average and just 4.2% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹4,086 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Sangli APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,710 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 6 Vaduj APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Badnagar APMC | ₹2,831 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 Saharanpur APMC | ₹2,764 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹2,725 |
| 12 Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC | ₹2,711 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,375 (50.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Babra APMC ranged between ₹2,050 and ₹2,725, 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,610 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,525 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,675 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,550 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,685 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,465 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,710 | ₹2,605 | ₹2,655 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,725 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,675 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,660 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,565 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,595 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,520 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,490 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,660 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,535 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,630 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,585 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,610 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,685 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,620 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,640 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,580 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,630 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,475 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,585 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,640 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,495 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Wheat today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 22 Aug 2026, Wheat traded at this rate in Babra APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.