In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Hardoi APMC. This is one of several Wheat rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 2.9% below the period average, sitting just 7.7% 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
The table below lines up Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Hardoi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Shujalpur APMC Leader | ₹3,951 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,790 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,740 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 10 Dewas APMC | ₹3,056 |
| 11 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Bhopal APMC | ₹2,949 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
The ₹1,002 (34.0%) 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 Hardoi APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,471. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,408 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,415 | ₹2,415 | ₹2,415 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,411 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,411 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,440 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,415 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,430 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,410 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,440 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,416 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,414 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,440 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,415 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,440 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,411 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,417 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹2,420 | ₹2,424 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,435 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,415 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
Before carting Wheat to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Hardoi APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.