In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Basava Kalayana APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wheat, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,600 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Wheat board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,850
- Lowest Price Today₹3,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Mill Quality)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Wheat about 49.7% above the period average, and just 9.3% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹4,600 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Palghar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 5 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,335 |
| 7 Neemuch APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹2,970 |
| 9 Guna APMC | ₹2,940 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹2,880 |
| 11 Kalapipal APMC | ₹2,860 |
| 12 Sehore APMC | ₹2,845 |
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 ₹1,755 (61.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Basava Kalayana APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹5,073, with the average around ₹3,073. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹3,700 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,073 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,050 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,552 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,530 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,681 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,480 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,499 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,651 | ₹3,651 | ₹3,651 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,250 | ₹3,700 | ₹4,050 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,050 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,590 | ₹2,411 | ₹2,450 |
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
The day's best Wheat rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Basava Kalayana APMC was the market to beat for Wheat on 20 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.