In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Aurad Shahajani APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Wheat arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,584
- Lowest Price Today₹2,230
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Maharashtra 2189)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Wheat about 0.2% below the period average, and just 7.7% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,552 |
| 2 Sehore APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 3 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 4 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹3,934 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,720 |
| 7 Sangli APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 8 Hospet APMC | ₹3,575 |
| 9 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹3,402 |
| 10 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Bidar APMC | ₹3,100 |
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 ₹1,452 (46.8%) 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 Aurad Shahajani APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹2,601, with the average around ₹2,405. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | ₹2,584 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,570 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,584 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,540 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,476 | ₹2,488 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,518 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,359 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,584 | ₹2,230 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,530 | ₹2,225 | ₹2,377 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,531 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,515 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,584 | ₹2,476 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,584 | ₹2,476 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,491 | ₹2,481 | ₹2,486 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,517 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,483 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,532 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,466 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,490 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,490 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,584 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,601 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,590 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,451 | ₹2,451 | ₹2,451 |
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
Before carting Wheat to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Wheat was priced at this level in Aurad Shahajani APMC on 21 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.