In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,484 per quintal in Jalalabad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wheat Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,430
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,484
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Other)
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.
Right now Wheat is about 0.9% above the period average — just 6.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Jalalabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ashoknagar APMC Leader | ₹4,650 |
| 2 Shujalpur APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 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 Sironj APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 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 ₹1,701 (57.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Jalalabad APMC ranged between ₹2,430 and ₹2,659, with the average around ₹2,463. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,484 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,659 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,655 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,520 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,560 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,460 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,432 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,503 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,520 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,518 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,536 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,550 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 | ₹2,430 |
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
For Wheat, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
In short, Wheat changed hands at this rate in Jalalabad APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.