In the latest market update for 20 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Kosikalan APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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 3.2% above the period average, sitting just 5.6% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kosikalan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹4,600 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Palghar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 5 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Badarwas APMC | ₹3,335 |
| 7 Kalyan APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Bidar APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 Neemuch APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sailana APMC | ₹2,890 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹2,880 |
| 12 Kalapipal APMC | ₹2,860 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,740 (60.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹2,350 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,470. 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 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,518 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,582 | ₹2,533 | ₹2,576 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,583 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,566 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,568 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,540 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,602 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,591 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,620 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,576 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,540 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,599 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,491 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,555 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,555 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,551 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,548 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,544 | ₹2,544 | ₹2,544 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,515 | ₹2,515 | ₹2,515 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,545 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,540 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Kosikalan APMC on 20 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.