Reading today's price tape for 22 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,486 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,486
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 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.
At this level, Wheat is about 1.5% above the period average, sitting just 7.9% 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 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pukharayan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹4,086 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Sangli APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,710 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 6 Vaduj APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 7 Badnagar APMC | ₹2,831 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 Saharanpur APMC | ₹2,764 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹2,725 |
| 12 Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC | ₹2,711 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,375 (50.7%) 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 Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹2,380 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,449. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,524 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,486 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,502 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,456 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,505 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,487 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,460 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,514 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,470 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,591 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,507 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,503 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,565 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,506 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,506 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,518 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,552 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,532 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,470 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Wheat rate at Pukharayan APMC on 22 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.