With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,565 per quintal in Obedullaganj APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,571
- Lowest Price Today₹2,536
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,565
- 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 5.3% above the period average and just 8.2% 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 Obedullaganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Shujalpur APMC Leader | ₹3,951 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,790 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,740 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 10 Dewas APMC | ₹3,056 |
| 11 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Bhopal APMC | ₹2,949 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,002 (34.0%) 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 Obedullaganj APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,795, with the average around ₹2,437. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,594 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,594 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,571 | ₹2,536 | ₹2,565 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,733 | ₹2,551 | ₹2,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,620 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,620 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,620 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,620 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,671 | ₹2,671 | ₹2,671 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,626 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,626 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,631 | ₹2,556 | ₹2,631 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,510 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,795 | ₹2,571 | ₹2,795 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,398 | ₹2,450 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,529 | ₹2,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,585 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,601 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,601 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Wheat yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Obedullaganj 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.