In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,540 per quintal in Garhakota APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Wheat yards.
01What Put Garhakota APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,545
- Lowest Price Today₹2,535
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,540
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Wheat is about 3.0% above the period average, sitting just 4.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ashoknagar APMC Leader | ₹4,650 |
| 2 Bina APMC | ₹4,018 |
| 3 Shujalpur APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,740 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 11 Chhindwara APMC | ₹3,040 |
| 12 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
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.
The ₹1,650 (55.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Garhakota APMC ranged between ₹2,105 and ₹2,650, with the average around ₹2,466. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,545 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,540 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,565 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,575 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,560 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,545 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,545 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,565 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,565 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,570 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,640 | ₹2,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹2,545 | ₹2,560 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,620 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,580 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,570 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,555 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,620 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,570 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,535 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,610 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,555 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,535 |
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
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Garhakota APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.