Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,570 per quintal in Bassi APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,540
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,570
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Wheat is about 1.1% above the period average, sitting just 15.8% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (35.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Bassi APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,051, with the average around ₹2,543. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹2,875 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,837 |
| 03 Nov | ₹2,945 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,872 |
| 29 Oct | ₹2,960 | ₹2,830 | ₹2,895 |
| 27 Oct | ₹3,051 | ₹2,827 | ₹2,939 |
| 24 Oct | ₹2,854 | ₹2,822 | ₹2,838 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,861 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,755 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,732 | ₹2,644 | ₹2,688 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,733 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,611 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,750 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,675 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,917 | ₹2,645 | ₹2,781 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,719 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,659 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,644 | ₹2,576 | ₹2,610 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,775 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,632 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,652 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,606 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,743 | ₹2,604 | ₹2,673 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,731 | ₹2,563 | ₹2,647 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,715 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,597 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,742 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,596 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,581 | ₹2,650 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Bassi APMC on 17 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.