Reading today's price tape for 25 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,740 per quintal in Shikaripura APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,740
- Lowest Price Today₹3,740
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,740
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Sona Masuri New)
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 0.8% above the period average — just 42.5% 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 25 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Ballia APMC | ₹8,295 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Noida APMC | ₹7,319 |
| 5 Muradabad APMC | ₹7,182 |
| 6 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Mathura APMC | ₹6,986 |
| 8 DADRI APMC | ₹6,601 |
| 9 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Hasanpur APMC | ₹6,441 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
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 ₹3,800 (61.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Shikaripura APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹3,711. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹3,740 | ₹3,740 | ₹3,740 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,670 | ₹3,670 | ₹3,670 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,370 | ₹2,370 | ₹2,370 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,710 | ₹4,710 | ₹4,710 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jun | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
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
The day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 Shikaripura APMC on 25 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.