Based on what the markets reported on 16 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Banda APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Wheat yards.
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Wheat is about 1.6% above the period average, sitting just 55.4% 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
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 Sikarpur APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 7 Agra APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 8 Karimpur APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 9 Omchatinya Multi State Agro Purpose Co-Op Society, Dist Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Tanda Akbarpur APMC | ₹2,690 |
| 11 Gonda APMC | ₹2,680 |
| 12 Devariya APMC | ₹2,666 |
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.
The ₹834 (31.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Banda APMC ranged between ₹2,250 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹2,460. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,426 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 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 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Banda APMC on 16 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.