Wheat prices reach ₹4,086 today: check rates in delhi, madhya pradesh and uttar pradesh

Wheat prices showed a wide variation across different mandis on (August 24, 2026). Uttar Pradesh, the Ghaziabad market recorded the highest price at ₹4,086 per quintal, while wheat prices in several Madhya Pradesh markets remained around ₹2,400 to ₹2,900 per quintal. Interestingly, Ghaziabad recorded only 0.22 tonnes of arrivals, yet the maximum price was significantly higher.

In contrast, Tikamgarh market in Madhya Pradesh received 672.42 tonnes of wheat, the highest arrival among the markets listed in the report. However, its maximum price was ₹2,605 per quintal. This shows that arrivals alone do not determine wheat prices. Quality, local demand and bidding conditions can also create significant differences in market rates.

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat is ₹2,585 per quintal. Therefore, farmers planning to sell their produce should not rely on the rate of just one market. Here is the complete information on wheat arrivals and prices across Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Wheat Prices and Arrivals in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh – (August 24, 2026)

Arrival and Price Comparison:

Tikamgarh recorded the highest wheat arrivals at 672.42 tonnes, with prices ranging from ₹2,509 to ₹2,605 per quintal. Indore followed with 204.23 tonnes of arrivals, where wheat traded between ₹1,800 and ₹2,900 per quintal.

Sagar received 139.19 tonnes and recorded a maximum price of ₹2,790 per quintal. Harpalpur received 159.91 tonnes, with prices ranging from ₹2,570 to ₹2,600 per quintal. These figures show that even markets with substantial arrivals can have noticeably different price ranges.

Uttar Pradesh presented a particularly sharp contrast. Ghaziabad recorded just 0.22 tonnes of arrivals but reported a maximum price of ₹4,086 per quintal, the highest among the markets listed. Meanwhile, Unnao recorded 91.23 tonnes of arrivals and prices of ₹2,550 to ₹2,560 per quintal, while Gorakhpur reported 79 tonnes with prices between ₹2,500 and ₹2,550 per quintal.

The figures indicate that arrival volumes are only one factor affecting wheat prices. Quality, variety, local demand and market bidding conditions can also have a significant impact on the rate received by farmers.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Check the latest wheat price, arrivals and quality requirements before taking your produce to the market.
2. If a market is showing an unusually high maximum price, also check its arrival volume before making a decision.
3. Compare prices across nearby mandis rather than relying on a single market rate.
4. Factor in transportation, loading and other market-related costs when calculating the actual price you will receive.
5. Compare the market rate with the ₹2,585 per quintal wheat MSP while planning your sale.

FAQs:

1. Where was the highest wheat price recorded on August 24, 2026?

Ghaziabad market in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest maximum rate of ₹4,086 per quintal.

2. Which market recorded the highest wheat arrivals?

Tikamgarh market in Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest arrivals at 672.42 tonnes.

3. What is the wheat MSP?

The wheat MSP is ₹2,585 per quintal.

4. Does higher arrival always mean a lower price?

No. Wheat prices depend on quality, variety, local demand and bidding conditions in addition to arrivals.

5. What should farmers check before selling wheat?

Farmers should compare wheat prices, arrivals, quality requirements, transportation costs and the MSP before choosing a market.