In the price report dated 16 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Balrampur APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Wheat about 4.0% below the period average, and just 14.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 Kasimbazar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 Kandi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 4 Hapur APMC | ₹2,740 |
| 5 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 6 Bhikangaon APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 7 Sikarpur APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 8 Agra APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 9 Karimpur APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Omchatinya Multi State Agro Purpose Co-Op Society, Dist Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Azamgarh APMC | ₹2,685 |
| 12 Gonda APMC | ₹2,680 |
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 ₹820 (30.6%) 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 Balrampur APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,499. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,652 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,574 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,762 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,577 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,720 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,661 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
Before carting Wheat to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: Balrampur APMC reported Wheat at this level on 16 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.