From today's trading desk on 12 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,542 per quintal in Banda APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,542
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Wheat)
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 3.4% above the period average — just 54.6% 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
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹4,350 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,730 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Palghar APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Hospet APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,380 |
| 10 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Nira(Saswad) APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹2,885 |
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.
That ₹1,465 (50.8%) 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 Banda APMC ranged between ₹2,250 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹2,459. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,426 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,542 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,551 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,551 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,498 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,480 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,536 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,544 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,525 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,477 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,610 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,605 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,561 | ₹2,461 | ₹2,561 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,607 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,515 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,515 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,508 |
| 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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Banda APMC on 12 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.