In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Azamgarh APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Azamgarh APMC on Top Today
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₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Wheat is about 4.2% above the period average — just 10.0% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ashoknagar APMC Leader | ₹4,650 |
| 2 Shujalpur APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,740 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Sironj APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 11 Dewas APMC | ₹3,056 |
| 12 Chhindwara APMC | ₹3,040 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
A spread of ₹1,610 (53.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Azamgarh APMC ranged between ₹2,425 and ₹2,890, with the average around ₹2,495. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,685 | ₹2,685 | ₹2,685 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,591 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,890 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,603 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,630 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,602 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,590 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,588 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,594 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,589 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 | ₹2,585 |
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
For Wheat, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Azamgarh APMC on 18 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.