In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Chalisgaon APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Wheat markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,552
- Lowest Price Today₹2,539
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
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.
At this level, Wheat is about 6.4% above the period average, sitting just 1.3% 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
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 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Bhopal APMC | ₹2,949 |
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.
The ₹1,701 (57.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Chalisgaon APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,584, with the average around ₹2,397. 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 | ₹2,552 | ₹2,539 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,557 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,551 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,581 | ₹2,486 | ₹2,530 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,575 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,431 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,561 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,551 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,535 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,515 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,440 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,525 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,522 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,447 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,584 | ₹2,401 | ₹2,446 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,581 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,430 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,440 | ₹2,408 | ₹2,410 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,575 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,439 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,417 | ₹2,396 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,455 | ₹2,339 | ₹2,355 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,371 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,380 | ₹2,311 | ₹2,352 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Wheat today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Chalisgaon APMC on 18 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.