In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Hapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Broken Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,360 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Broken Rice, making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Broken Rice Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,360
- Lowest Price Today₹3,360
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,360
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBroken Rice (Broken Rice)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Broken Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.2% above the period average and just 7.3% 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 Broken Rice rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Hapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹3,360 |
| 2 Azamgarh APMC | ₹2,390 |
| 3 Barabanki APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 4 Payagpur APMC | ₹2,079 |
| 5 Bahraich APMC | ₹2,050 |
| 6 Colonelganj APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 7 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 8 Ballia APMC | ₹1,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹2,360 (236.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Broken Rice prices at Hapur APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,625, with the average around ₹3,105. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,360 | ₹3,360 | ₹3,360 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,010 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,002 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,067 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,505 | ₹3,502 | ₹3,503 |
| 29 Jun | ₹3,625 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,459 |
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
Before carting Broken Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Hapur APMC set the pace for Broken Rice. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.