In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,338 per quintal in Mahoba APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,380
- Lowest Price Today₹2,310
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,338
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
At this level, Wheat is about 0.5% below the period average, sitting just 18.0% 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
This table ranks Wheat rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,552 |
| 2 Sehore APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 3 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 4 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹3,934 |
| 5 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC | ₹3,720 |
| 7 Sangli APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 8 Hospet APMC | ₹3,575 |
| 9 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹3,402 |
| 10 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Bidar APMC | ₹3,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wheat.
That ₹1,452 (46.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Mahoba APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,850, with the average around ₹2,350. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,850 | ₹2,390 | ₹2,689 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,548 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,470 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,376 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,370 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,401 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,510 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,375 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,340 | ₹2,340 | ₹2,340 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,497 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,422 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,520 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,386 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,426 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,350 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,312 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,380 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,313 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,335 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Mahoba APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.