Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Bantwala APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Rice markets.
01What Put Bantwala APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 5.7% below the period average, sitting just 76.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bantwala APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Chandausi APMC | ₹10,509 |
| 3 Agra APMC | ₹10,106 |
| 4 Rampur APMC | ₹9,381 |
| 5 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Naanpara APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Arasikere APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,175 |
| 11 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 12 DADRI APMC | ₹6,033 |
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.
At ₹7,167 (118.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Bantwala APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹2,969. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
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 Rice 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Bantwala APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.