In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,770 per quintal in Shajapur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,860
- Lowest Price Today₹1,735
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,770
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Right now Wheat is about 10.0% above the period average — just 4.7% 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganjbasoda APMC Leader | ₹4,425 |
| 2 Badarwas APMC | ₹4,110 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 5 Palghar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 7 Bagalkot APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Sehore APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sangli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Bilaspur APMC | ₹3,169 |
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 ₹1,256 (39.6%) 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 Shajapur APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,908, with the average around ₹2,518. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,780 | ₹2,392 | ₹2,569 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,860 | ₹1,735 | ₹2,770 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,796 | ₹2,428 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,848 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 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 |
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
For Wheat, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Shajapur APMC on 20 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.