Turning to the 08 Sep 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Kottayam Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
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
- Date08 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.2% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 08 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Firozabad APMC Leader | ₹10,100 |
| 2 Pilibhit APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Rampur APMC | ₹9,111 |
| 5 Gadag APMC | ₹8,690 |
| 6 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,391 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹6,065 |
| 12 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹6,042 |
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 ₹4,059 (67.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,400 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹4,843. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 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 |
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
For Rice, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 08 Sep 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Kottayam Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.