Pulling together the 16 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Lahar APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹2,566
- Lowest Price Today₹2,544
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Wheat is about 3.9% above the period average — just 4.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mathura APMC Leader | ₹2,771 |
| 2 Kasimbazar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 Kandi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Hapur APMC | ₹2,740 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 6 Bhikangaon APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 7 Sikarpur APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 8 Agra APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 9 Karimpur APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Omchatinya Multi State Agro Purpose Co-Op Society, Dist Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Azamgarh APMC | ₹2,685 |
| 12 Gonda APMC | ₹2,680 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
The ₹91 (3.4%) 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 Lahar APMC ranged between ₹2,120 and ₹2,680, with the average around ₹2,455. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,566 | ₹2,544 | ₹2,550 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,568 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,568 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,566 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,556 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,565 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,561 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,507 | ₹2,507 | ₹2,507 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,570 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,559 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,559 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,579 | ₹2,401 | ₹2,565 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,460 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,599 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,599 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,571 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,571 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,401 | ₹2,560 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,530 | ₹2,526 | ₹2,530 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,543 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,575 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,540 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,541 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,510 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,544 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,535 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,536 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,530 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,457 | ₹2,403 | ₹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
For Wheat, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Lahar APMC on 16 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.