In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Sultanpur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Rice markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Sultanpur APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 4.2% above the period average — just 27.0% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sultanpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,754 |
| 3 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,527 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Lucknow APMC | ₹5,813 |
| 10 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,774 |
| 11 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹5,670 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹4,330 (76.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sultanpur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,700, with the average around ₹2,591. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sultanpur APMC logged this Rice rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.