Reading today's price tape for 31 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,390 per quintal in Jafarganj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,390
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
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% above the period average, sitting just 9.8% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jafarganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sironj APMC Leader | ₹4,950 |
| 2 DADRI APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 5 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,670 |
| 6 Varanasi APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Nagpur APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Raigarh APMC | ₹3,337 |
| 11 Vidisha APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹3,010 |
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.
At ₹1,940 (64.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Jafarganj APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,650, with the average around ₹2,378. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹2,540 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,387 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,390 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,585 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,447 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,319 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,520 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,476 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,555 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,434 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,335 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,313 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,401 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,442 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,553 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,448 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,354 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,433 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,464 |
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 day's best Wheat rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Jafarganj APMC on 31 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.