Checking the day's mandi numbers for 21 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,552 per quintal in Bhavnagar APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹2,552
- Lowest Price Today₹2,552
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,552
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Local)
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.
At this level, Wheat is about 2.0% above the period average, sitting just 4.8% 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
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,552 |
| 2 Sehore APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 3 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 4 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹3,934 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,720 |
| 7 Sangli APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 8 Hospet APMC | ₹3,575 |
| 9 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹3,402 |
| 10 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,100 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,452 (46.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Bhavnagar APMC ranged between ₹2,265 and ₹2,680, with the average around ₹2,503. 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 | ₹2,672 | ₹2,672 | ₹2,672 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,552 | ₹2,552 | ₹2,552 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,448 | ₹2,448 | ₹2,448 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,390 | ₹2,390 | ₹2,390 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,602 | ₹2,602 | ₹2,602 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,662 | ₹2,662 | ₹2,662 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,588 | ₹2,588 | ₹2,588 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,548 | ₹2,548 | ₹2,548 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,392 | ₹2,392 | ₹2,392 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,582 | ₹2,582 | ₹2,582 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,575 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,575 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,498 | ₹2,498 | ₹2,498 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,538 | ₹2,538 | ₹2,538 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,565 | ₹2,488 | ₹2,532 |
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
Before carting Wheat to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Bhavnagar APMC on 21 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.