Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,949 per quintal in Bhopal APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Wheat yards.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,949
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,949
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
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.
Today's rate is about 14.3% above the period average and just 36.7% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bhopal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ashoknagar APMC Leader | ₹4,650 |
| 2 Shujalpur APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,740 |
| 6 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Sironj APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 12 Chhindwara APMC | ₹3,040 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,610 (53.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Bhopal APMC ranged between ₹1,959 and ₹4,660, with the average around ₹2,579. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,949 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,949 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,875 | ₹1,968 | ₹2,665 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,855 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,531 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,812 | ₹2,376 | ₹2,723 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,677 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,677 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,533 | ₹2,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,869 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,829 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,650 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,311 | ₹4,311 | ₹4,311 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,860 | ₹2,511 | ₹2,578 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,727 | ₹2,509 | ₹2,727 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,877 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,550 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,824 | ₹2,459 | ₹2,628 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,760 | ₹2,496 | ₹2,625 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,853 | ₹2,521 | ₹2,680 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,828 | ₹2,471 | ₹2,676 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,710 | ₹2,497 | ₹2,521 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,712 | ₹2,301 | ₹2,712 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,838 | ₹2,105 | ₹2,838 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,491 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,491 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Wheat, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Net-net, Bhopal APMC posted this Wheat rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.