Reading today's price tape for 24 Jul 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Jul 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 14.2% above the period average, sitting just 2.1% 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 24 Jul 2026, so you can see where Melaghar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Saharanpur APMC | ₹7,445 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,197 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 5 Dadri APMC | ₹6,473 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,339 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,275 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Pilibhit APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sitapur APMC | ₹5,928 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹5,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
At ₹4,700 (81.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹4,029. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 30 Jun | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 19 Jun | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Jun | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Melaghar APMC on 24 Jul 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.