In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,515 per quintal in Basti APMC. This is one of several Wheat rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,515
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
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.
Today's rate is about 2.0% above the period average and just 3.3% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganjbasoda APMC Leader | ₹4,425 |
| 2 Badarwas APMC | ₹4,110 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 5 Palghar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 7 Bagalkot APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Sehore APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sangli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Bilaspur APMC | ₹3,169 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
At ₹1,256 (39.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wheat matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,466. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,515 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,539 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,522 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,538 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,480 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,495 |
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
When picking where to sell Wheat, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
Net-net, Basti APMC posted this Wheat rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.