In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,574 per quintal in Mandawari APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Wheat yards.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,611
- Lowest Price Today₹2,525
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,574
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 0.5% below the period average, sitting just 14.1% 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 Mandawari APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹3,850 |
| 2 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,745 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 6 Palghar APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 Gulabganj APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹2,880 |
| 11 Shadora APMC | ₹2,865 |
| 12 Manvi APMC | ₹2,850 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (35.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Mandawari APMC ranged between ₹2,316 and ₹2,996, with the average around ₹2,586. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹2,976 | ₹2,840 | ₹2,925 |
| 28 Oct | ₹2,996 | ₹2,695 | ₹2,861 |
| 27 Oct | ₹2,968 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,895 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,929 | ₹2,656 | ₹2,831 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,895 | ₹2,725 | ₹2,825 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,776 | ₹2,636 | ₹2,711 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,780 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,685 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,731 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,655 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,777 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,690 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,656 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,701 | ₹2,611 | ₹2,660 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,666 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,669 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,635 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,665 | ₹2,571 | ₹2,631 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,698 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,636 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,646 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,614 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,656 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,611 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,686 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,635 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,581 |
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
Going to the top Wheat market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Mandawari 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.