In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Aug 2026, Wood was quoted at ₹2,377 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Wood arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,817
- Lowest Price Today₹1,718
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,377
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityWood (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Wood rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 16.4% above the period average and just 60.3% 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
The table below lines up Wood rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rapur APMC Leader | ₹5,600 |
| 2 Aligarh APMC | ₹5,559 |
| 3 Dudhi APMC | ₹3,022 |
| 4 DADRI APMC | ₹2,717 |
| 5 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹2,481 |
| 6 Varanasi APMC | ₹2,377 |
| 7 Hapur APMC | ₹2,131 |
| 8 Muradabad APMC | ₹1,853 |
| 9 Gulavati APMC | ₹1,666 |
| 10 Lucknow APMC | ₹932 |
| 11 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹850 |
| 12 Bahraich APMC | ₹759 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹4,841 (638.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wood fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Wood prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹5,982, with the average around ₹2,042. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹3,817 | ₹1,718 | ₹2,377 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,224 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,982 | ₹2,295 | ₹2,981 |
| 19 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Wood today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 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.