In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Jhalarapatan APMC. See where this sits in the day's Wheat range, plus the recent trend, in the sections 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₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- 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.
Right now Wheat is about 1.4% above the period average — just 4.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Jhalarapatan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganjbasoda APMC Leader | ₹4,106 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 4 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,745 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 Palghar APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 9 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Gulabganj APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Dewas APMC | ₹2,979 |
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 ₹1,127 (37.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Jhalarapatan APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹2,625, with the average around ₹2,466. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,560 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,519 | ₹2,560 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,385 | ₹2,518 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,411 | ₹2,570 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,570 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,612 | ₹2,375 | ₹2,578 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,401 | ₹2,450 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,565 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,460 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Wheat, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To wrap up, Jhalarapatan APMC logged this Wheat rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.