With the 15 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Wood was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. See where this sits in the day's Wood range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityWood (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 16.3% above the period average and just 55.2% 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
Here's how Wood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muradabad APMC Leader | ₹2,643 |
| 2 Varanasi APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹1,727 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹1,529 |
| 5 Haathras APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 6 Shohratgarh APMC | ₹1,152 |
| 7 Bareilly APMC | ₹1,021 |
| 8 Shahpur APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 9 Anoop Shahar APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 10 Paliakala APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Saharanpur APMC | ₹998 |
| 12 Sandila APMC | ₹960 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wood.
A spread of ₹1,683 (175.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Wood prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹5,581, with the average around ₹2,150. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,581 | ₹310 | ₹2,165 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,493 | ₹3,493 | ₹3,493 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,301 | ₹2,083 | ₹3,665 |
| 24 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,206 | ₹4,206 | ₹4,206 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,009 | ₹4,009 | ₹4,009 |
| 14 Jul | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹544 |
| 11 Jul | ₹4,582 | ₹2,249 | ₹3,382 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,055 | ₹3,055 | ₹3,055 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,474 | ₹2,474 | ₹2,474 |
| 04 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 30 Jun | ₹365 | ₹300 | ₹337 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 27 Jun | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹520 |
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 Wood, 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
Bottom line: on 15 Aug 2026, Wood traded at this rate in Varanasi 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.