Wheat and rice prices showed significant differences across major mandis in Purvanchal on August 20, 2026. In wheat, Anandnagar Market in Maharajganj recorded the highest price of ₹2,680 per quintal, while Nautanwa Market saw the highest wheat arrivals at 58.61 tonnes.
Rice prices also remained varied across the region. Basti Market recorded the highest rice price at ₹3,400 per quintal, while Azamgarh had the highest arrivals at 56.1 tonnes. The figures show that higher arrivals do not necessarily result in the highest market price.
Farmers planning to sell wheat or rice can compare the latest prices and arrivals across major Purvanchal markets before deciding where to take their produce.
| District | Market | Variety | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Azamgarh | Azamgarh Market Wheat Price | Dara | 39.2 | ₹ 2,575 | ₹ 2,585 |
| Basti | Basti Market Wheat Price | Dara | 16.07 | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,550 |
| Gorakhpur | Gorakhpur Market Wheat Price | Medium | 13 | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,500 |
| Jaunpur | Shahganj Market Wheat Price | Dara | 15 | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,530 |
| Maharajganj | Anandnagar Market Wheat Price | Dara | 17 | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,680 |
| Maharajganj | Nautanwa Market Wheat Price | Dara | 58.61 | ₹ 2,360 | ₹ 2,400 |
| Siddharthnagar | Sahiyapur Market Wheat Price | Dara | 30 | ₹ 2,420 | ₹ 2,430 |
| Siddharthnagar | Sahiyapur Market Wheat Price | Other | 20 | ₹ 2,420 | ₹ 2,430 |
| Siddharthnagar | Shohratgarh Market Wheat Price | Dara | 20 | ₹ 2,440 | ₹ 2,450 |
What Stood Out in Wheat Prices?
Anandnagar Market in Maharajganj recorded the highest wheat price at ₹2,680 per quintal. The market reported arrivals of 17 tonnes, with prices ranging from ₹2,400 to ₹2,680 per quintal.
Terms of arrivals, Nautanwa Market recorded the highest volume at 58.61 tonnes. However, its wheat price remained between ₹2,360 and ₹2,400 per quintal.
Azamgarh recorded a maximum wheat price of ₹2,585 per quintal, while Basti reached ₹2,550 per quintal. Overall, wheat prices varied considerably depending on the market and the volume of arrivals.
| District | Market | Variety | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Azamgarh | Azamgarh Market Rice Price | Common | 56.1 | ₹ 2,360 | ₹ 2,400 |
| Basti | Basti Market Rice Price | Common | 16.5 | ₹ 3,350 | ₹ 3,400 |
| Ghazipur | Jangipura Market Rice Price | Common | 13 | ₹ 2,780 | ₹ 2,800 |
| Maharajganj | Anandnagar Market Rice Price | Common | 5.1 | ₹ 2,150 | ₹ 2,200 |
| Siddharthnagar | Naugarh Market Rice Price | Common | 23.5 | ₹ 2,560 | ₹ 2,600 |
What Stood Out in Rice Prices?
Basti Market recorded the highest rice price at ₹3,400 per quintal. Common rice was quoted between ₹3,350 and ₹3,400 per quintal, with arrivals of 16.5 tonnes.
Ghazipur's Jangipura Market followed with a maximum price of ₹2,800 per quintal, while Naugarh Market in Siddharthnagar recorded a maximum of ₹2,600.
For arrivals, Azamgarh Market led with 56.1 tonnes, but its maximum rice price was only ₹2,400 per quintal. Meanwhile, Anandnagar Market in Maharajganj recorded the lowest rice prices in the listed markets, ranging from ₹2,150 to ₹2,200 per quintal.
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
1. Where was the highest wheat market price recorded on August 20, 2026?
Anandnagar Market in Maharajganj recorded the highest wheat price at ₹2,680 per quintal.
2. Which market recorded the highest wheat arrivals?
Nautanwa Market recorded the highest wheat arrivals at 58.61 tonnes.
3. Where was the highest rice market price recorded?
Basti Market recorded the highest rice price at ₹3,400 per quintal.
4. Which market recorded the highest rice arrivals?
Azamgarh Market recorded the highest rice arrivals at 56.1 tonnes.
5. Do higher arrivals always lead to higher market prices?
No. Market prices can also depend on demand, crop quality, variety, local market conditions, and other factors.
