In the latest market update for 17 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,670 per quintal in Kawai Salpura - Atru APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,728
- Lowest Price Today₹2,611
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,670
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 2.2% above the period average, sitting just 4.1% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kawai Salpura - Atru APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sehore APMC Leader | ₹4,301 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,745 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 7 Palghar APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Gulabganj APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Dewas APMC | ₹2,979 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹2,880 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
The ₹1,421 (49.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Kawai Salpura - Atru APMC ranged between ₹2,150 and ₹2,785, with the average around ₹2,612. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,728 | ₹2,611 | ₹2,670 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,766 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,643 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,780 | ₹2,640 | ₹2,710 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,770 | ₹2,665 | ₹2,718 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,751 | ₹2,651 | ₹2,701 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,761 | ₹2,670 | ₹2,716 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,751 | ₹2,581 | ₹2,666 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,765 | ₹2,705 | ₹2,735 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,785 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,693 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,758 | ₹2,625 | ₹2,692 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,740 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,653 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,742 | ₹2,690 | ₹2,716 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,760 | ₹2,640 | ₹2,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,735 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,568 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,735 | ₹2,632 | ₹2,684 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,743 | ₹2,635 | ₹2,689 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,736 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,718 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,618 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,661 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,593 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,622 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,486 |
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 headline Wheat rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Kawai Salpura - Atru APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.