In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Karhi APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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 0.5% above the period average and just 16.8% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,552 |
| 2 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 3 Khurai APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹3,934 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,720 |
| 7 Sangli APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Bidar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹2,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹1,652 (57.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Karhi APMC ranged between ₹2,105 and ₹3,125, with the average around ₹2,588. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,705 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,705 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,610 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,525 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,125 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,595 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,595 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,740 | ₹2,595 | ₹2,595 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,650 |
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
Selling Wheat well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Karhi APMC posted this Wheat rate on 21 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.