Wheat prices varied considerably across markets on August 14, 2026. Ghaziabad Market recorded the highest price at ₹2,750 per quintal, while Jaunpur reached ₹2,683 and Ballia recorded up to ₹2,700. At the same time, several markets reported prices around or below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,585 per quintal.
The day’s data shows that wheat variety, quality, local demand and market arrivals continue to influence prices. Farmers therefore need to look beyond the rate in their nearest market and compare the latest prices in nearby markets before deciding where to sell.
The following report provides market-wise wheat arrivals and minimum and maximum prices recorded on August 14, 2026.
| State | Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Bihar | Bahadurganj Market Wheat Price | 4 | Other | ₹ 2,250 | ₹ 2,450 |
| Bihar | Barbigha Market Wheat Price | 15 | 147 Average | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,640 |
| Bihar | Sheikhpura Market Wheat Price | 15 | 147 Average | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,630 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ballia Market Wheat Price | 6.4 | Desi | ₹ 2,600 | ₹ 2,700 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Banda Market Wheat Price | 68.02 | Other | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,600 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Bulandshahr Market Wheat Price | 18.3 | Dara | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,550 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Fatehpur Sikri Market Wheat Price | 86.26 | Dara | ₹ 2,550 | ₹ 2,640 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Firozabad Market Wheat Price | 4.5 | Dara | ₹ 2,600 | ₹ 2,650 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ghaziabad Market Wheat Price | 7.13 | Dara | ₹ 2,700 | ₹ 2,750 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Gorakhpur Market Wheat Price | 1.8 | Sharbati | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hapur Market Wheat Price | 66.7 | Other | ₹ 2,590 | ₹ 2,600 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hardoi Market Wheat Price | 82.5 | Dara Mill Quality | ₹ 2,550 | ₹ 2,600 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jahanabad Market Wheat Price | 5.5 | Medium | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,450 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jalalabad Market Wheat Price | 24 | Dara | ₹ 2,410 | ₹ 2,430 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jaunpur Market Wheat Price | 21.5 | Dara Mill Quality | ₹ 2,643 | ₹ 2,683 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lalganj Market Wheat Price | 148.17 | Dara | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,617 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow Market Wheat Price | 8.15 | Dara | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,410 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Mathura Market Wheat Price | 52.52 | Dara | ₹ 2,450 | ₹ 2,600 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Moradabad Market Wheat Price | 0.9 | Other | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,505 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rae Bareli Market Wheat Price | 0.7 | White | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,450 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Shahganj Market Wheat Price | 22.58 | Red | ₹ 2,350 | ₹ 2,400 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Sultanpur Market Wheat Price | 39.53 | Dara | ₹ 2,410 | ₹ 2,450 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Unnao Market Wheat Price | 51.63 | Dara Mill Quality | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,550 |
Lalganj Market recorded the highest wheat arrivals on August 14 at 148.17 tonnes. It was followed by Fatehpur Sikri with 86.26 tonnes, Hardoi with 82.5 tonnes, Banda with 68.02 tonnes, Hapur with 66.7 tonnes and Mathura with 52.52 tonnes.
Terms of prices, Ghaziabad Market recorded the highest maximum rate at ₹2,750 per quintal. Ballia followed at ₹2,700, while Jaunpur recorded ₹2,683 and Firozabad reached ₹2,650 per quintal.
Compared with the wheat MSP of ₹2,585 per quintal, the maximum prices in markets such as Ghaziabad, Jaunpur and Ballia were above the MSP. However, several other markets recorded maximum prices close to or below the MSP. For example, Bahadurganj reported ₹2,250–₹2,450, while Shahganj recorded ₹2,350–₹2,400 per quintal.
The data indicates that wheat prices continue to differ significantly depending on variety, quality, arrivals and local market demand.
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
1. What is the highest wheat price today?
Ghaziabad Market recorded the highest wheat price at ₹2,750 per quintal on August 14, 2026.
2. What is the wheat MSP?
The wheat MSP mentioned in the latest market data is ₹2,585 per quintal.
3. Which market recorded the highest wheat arrivals?
Lalganj Market recorded the highest arrivals at 148.17 tonnes.
4. What was the wheat price in Jaunpur?
Jaunpur Market recorded ₹2,643 to ₹2,683 per quintal.
5. Should farmers compare nearby wheat markets?
Yes. Farmers should compare wheat prices in nearby markets and calculate transportation and other expenses before selling.
