In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,642 per quintal in Amarawati APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,585
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,642
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Wheat about 7.1% above the period average, and just 2.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Shujalpur APMC Leader | ₹3,951 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,790 |
| 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 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Bhopal APMC | ₹2,949 |
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 ₹1,002 (34.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Amarawati APMC ranged between ₹2,150 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,468. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,642 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,642 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,586 | ₹2,643 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,642 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,642 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,642 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,642 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,586 | ₹2,643 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,584 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,517 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,584 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,517 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,617 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,584 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,517 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,617 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,617 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,642 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,584 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,517 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,584 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,517 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,584 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,517 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,584 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,517 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,475 |
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
Selling Wheat well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 a nutshell, Wheat was priced at this level in Amarawati APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.