In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,555 per quintal in Niwadi APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,569
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,555
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Mill Quality)
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 2.4% above the period average, sitting just 2.2% 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 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹4,086 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Sangli APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,710 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 6 Vaduj APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Badnagar APMC | ₹2,831 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 Saharanpur APMC | ₹2,764 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹2,725 |
| 12 Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC | ₹2,711 |
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.
At ₹1,375 (50.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Niwadi APMC ranged between ₹2,250 and ₹2,612, with the average around ₹2,494. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹2,569 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,555 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,571 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,571 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,565 | ₹2,552 | ₹2,560 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,567 | ₹2,435 | ₹2,559 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,572 | ₹2,481 | ₹2,560 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,560 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,574 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,560 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,518 | ₹2,560 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,511 | ₹2,570 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,590 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,611 | ₹2,572 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,538 | ₹2,538 | ₹2,538 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,609 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,590 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,612 | ₹2,566 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,601 | ₹2,486 | ₹2,585 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,570 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,586 | ₹2,526 | ₹2,560 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,581 | ₹2,467 | ₹2,570 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,580 | ₹2,541 | ₹2,565 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,585 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,570 |
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 day's best Wheat rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Niwadi APMC on 22 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.