In the mandi rate roundup for 15 Aug 2026, Sagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wheat, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,025 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,025
- Lowest Price Today₹4,025
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,025
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 55.2% above the period average and just 12.9% 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 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹4,025 |
| 2 Vaduj APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 3 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 4 Khatra APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 5 Devariya APMC | ₹2,684 |
| 6 Sendhwa APMC | ₹2,680 |
| 7 Chotila APMC | ₹2,625 |
| 8 Paithan APMC | ₹2,620 |
| 9 Harsood APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Shirur APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Badnagar APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Surajpur APMC | ₹2,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,425 (54.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Sagar APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,620, with the average around ₹2,593. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹4,025 | ₹4,025 | ₹4,025 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹2,395 | ₹2,565 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,350 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,780 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,605 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,505 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,825 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,590 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,375 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,320 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,075 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,605 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,620 | ₹2,420 | ₹2,595 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,610 | ₹1,925 | ₹2,580 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,525 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,595 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,575 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,325 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,995 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,570 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,540 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,540 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,335 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,580 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,555 |
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
The headline Wheat rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Aug 2026, Sagar APMC set the pace for Wheat. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.