Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Mumbai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wheat, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,750 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Wheat is about 5.9% below the period average, sitting just 33.0% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mumbai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 3 Sidhi APMC | ₹3,430 |
| 4 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 5 Bina APMC | ₹2,901 |
| 6 Jalgaon APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 7 Jiaganj APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Himatnagar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹2,725 |
| 10 Kadi APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Indore APMC | ₹2,695 |
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 ₹1,055 (39.1%) 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 Mumbai APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,984. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
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
For Wheat, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Mumbai APMC led Wheat on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.