In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Bantwala APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Rice is about 5.6% below the period average — just 76.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Noida APMC Leader | ₹8,476 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,828 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹6,711 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 9 Pune APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 10 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,012 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
A spread of ₹2,726 (47.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Bantwala APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹2,965. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Bantwala APMC on 24 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.