Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,617 per quintal in Shajapur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Wheat arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,848
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,617
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Wheat is about 4.2% above the period average — just 10.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 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 Chhindwara APMC | ₹3,040 |
| 12 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Shajapur APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,908, with the average around ₹2,512. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,848 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,617 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,801 | ₹2,392 | ₹2,641 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,908 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,747 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,530 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,772 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,539 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,611 | ₹2,352 | ₹2,611 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,825 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,601 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,772 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,761 | ₹1,414 | ₹2,680 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,742 | ₹1,870 | ₹2,524 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,801 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,699 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,815 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,782 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,599 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,760 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,496 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,776 | ₹2,001 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,790 | ₹2,231 | ₹2,470 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,682 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,818 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,595 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Shajapur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.