In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,371 per quintal in Murum APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,371
- Lowest Price Today₹2,371
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,371
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Bansi)
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.
This puts Wheat about 0.5% above the period average, and just 8.8% 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 Ashoknagar APMC Leader | ₹4,650 |
| 2 Shujalpur APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 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 Sironj APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 11 Dewas APMC | ₹3,056 |
| 12 Chhindwara APMC | ₹3,040 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
A spread of ₹1,610 (53.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Murum APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,359. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,371 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,371 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,317 | ₹2,394 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,361 | ₹2,361 | ₹2,361 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹2,420 | ₹2,420 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,487 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,421 | ₹2,411 | ₹2,416 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,424 | ₹2,420 | ₹2,422 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,471 | ₹2,510 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,488 | ₹2,488 | ₹2,488 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,481 | ₹2,380 | ₹2,416 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,371 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,371 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,361 | ₹2,361 | ₹2,361 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,414 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,265 | ₹2,332 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,429 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,346 |
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
The takeaway: Murum APMC reported Wheat at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.