In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,593 per quintal in Sikanderabad APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Wheat yards.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,593
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Wheat is about 1.1% above the period average — just 7.4% 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
Here's how Wheat rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹3,850 |
| 2 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,745 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 6 Palghar APMC | ₹3,425 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 Gulabganj APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹2,880 |
| 11 Shadora APMC | ₹2,865 |
| 12 Manvi APMC | ₹2,850 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
At ₹1,000 (35.1%), 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Wheat prices at Sikanderabad APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,564. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,720 | ₹2,723 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,702 | ₹2,702 | ₹2,702 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,760 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,737 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,715 | ₹2,715 | ₹2,715 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,710 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,710 | ₹2,710 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,701 | ₹2,701 | ₹2,701 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,646 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,660 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,654 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,681 | ₹2,681 | ₹2,681 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,630 | ₹2,630 | ₹2,630 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
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
Farmers comparing Wheat rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sikanderabad APMC logged this Wheat rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.