With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,452 per quintal in Lakhimpur APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Wheat today.
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₹2,470
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,452
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Dara)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.1% above the period average and just 6.1% 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
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Lakhimpur APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,610, with the average around ₹2,450. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,490 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,467 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,452 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,502 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,465 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,466 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,479 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,469 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹2,405 | ₹2,448 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,461 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,402 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,469 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,440 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,451 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,476 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,481 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,430 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,455 | ₹2,488 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,465 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,446 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,460 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,431 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,479 |
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
Selling Wheat well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Wheat traded at this rate in Lakhimpur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.