In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,496 per quintal in Barad APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Barad APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,496
- Lowest Price Today₹2,496
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,496
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Wheat is about 3.6% above the period average — just 0.9% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Barad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,256 (39.6%) 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 Barad APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,518, with the average around ₹2,410. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,496 | ₹2,496 | ₹2,496 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,415 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,385 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,490 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,490 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,476 | ₹2,476 | ₹2,476 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,511 | ₹2,511 | ₹2,511 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,505 | ₹2,502 | ₹2,505 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,461 | ₹2,461 | ₹2,461 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,491 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,491 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,480 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,480 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,420 | ₹2,348 | ₹2,420 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,518 | ₹2,390 | ₹2,405 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,395 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,395 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,475 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,475 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,425 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,425 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,431 | ₹2,355 | ₹2,431 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,422 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,422 |
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
When picking where to sell Wheat, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Barad 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.