Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,650 per quintal in Gulavati APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
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₹2,650
- Lowest Price Today₹2,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.0% above the period average and right at 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kasimbazar APMC Leader | ₹2,750 |
| 2 Kandi APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹2,740 |
| 4 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 5 Bhikangaon 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 | ₹2,665 |
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 ₹85 (3.2%) 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 Gulavati APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,650, with the average around ₹2,523. 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 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,563 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,649 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,642 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,649 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,544 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,530 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,617 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,570 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,570 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,570 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,549 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,635 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,644 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Gulavati APMC posted this Wheat rate on 16 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.