In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Wheat today.
01What Put Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,725
- Lowest Price Today₹2,676
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Maharashtra 2189)
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 4.0% above the period average, sitting just 2.2% 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 Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Sironj APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 12 Chhindwara APMC | ₹3,040 |
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 ₹1,610 (53.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,761, with the average around ₹2,597. 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 | ₹2,725 | ₹2,676 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,708 | ₹2,591 | ₹2,690 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,740 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,761 | ₹2,692 | ₹2,725 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,712 | ₹2,725 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,715 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,751 | ₹2,701 | ₹2,710 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,721 | ₹2,690 | ₹2,701 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,721 | ₹2,672 | ₹2,696 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,749 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,710 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,746 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,755 | ₹2,677 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,723 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,701 | ₹2,681 | ₹2,691 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,541 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,711 | ₹2,690 | ₹2,690 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,699 | ₹2,601 | ₹2,681 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,669 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,621 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,501 | ₹2,501 | ₹2,501 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,433 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Lasalgaon(Niphad) 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.