As fresh arrivals settled on 22 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Kottayam Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Rice arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 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.
Today's rate is about 1.3% above the period average and just 9.3% 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 Rice rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kottayam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Prayagraj APMC Leader | ₹10,366 |
| 2 Varanasi APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 3 Barabanki APMC | ₹7,755 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Noida APMC | ₹6,508 |
| 6 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Etawah APMC | ₹6,404 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,388 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
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 ₹4,666 (81.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,400 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹4,837. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 26 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kottayam Market APMC posted this Rice rate on 22 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.