With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,534 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Barabanki 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₹2,650
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,534
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Hybrid)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Wheat rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.5% above the period average and just 11.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ashoknagar APMC Leader | ₹4,650 |
| 2 Bina APMC | ₹4,018 |
| 3 Shujalpur APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,740 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 11 Chhindwara APMC | ₹3,040 |
| 12 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹1,650 (55.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,850, with the average around ₹2,497. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,534 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,513 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,476 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,522 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,533 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,585 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,566 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,465 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,534 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,452 | ₹2,452 | ₹2,452 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,533 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,495 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,460 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,452 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,563 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Wheat today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Wheat traded at this rate in Barabanki APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.