Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,502 per quintal in Dhanaura APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Wheat arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,505
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,502
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
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.
Right now Wheat is about 0.4% below the period average — just 4.1% 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 Dhanaura APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khurai APMC Leader | ₹4,891 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 4 Palghar APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 5 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Vidisha APMC | ₹3,370 |
| 7 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 8 Guna APMC | ₹3,045 |
| 9 Chhindwara APMC | ₹2,995 |
| 10 Aron APMC | ₹2,990 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹2,880 |
| 12 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹2,865 |
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 ₹2,026 (70.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Dhanaura APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹2,610, with the average around ₹2,512. 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 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,502 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,515 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,535 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,531 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,502 | ₹2,502 | ₹2,502 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,505 | ₹2,502 | ₹2,503 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,504 | ₹2,503 | ₹2,504 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,502 | ₹2,518 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,503 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,501 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,505 | ₹2,501 | ₹2,503 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,539 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,530 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,509 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,525 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,505 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,534 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,530 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,511 |
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
When picking where to sell Wheat, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Dhanaura APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.